Yudy Hernandez v. Best Buy Co. of Minnesota, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Yudy Hernandez, a visually impaired individual, is suing Best Buy Co. of Minnesota, Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to accessibility barriers on its website, https://www.bestbuy.com/. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous issues that prevent effective navigation using screen reader software, including unlabeled graphics and inaccessible menus. The complaint seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure the website is accessible to individuals with disabilities, as well as damages for the alleged trespass of software analytics on her computer without consent.

About the defendant

Defendant sells televisions, home theater systems, computers, tablets, appliances, small kitchen appliances, video games, cell phones, headphones, home audio, speakers, cameras, camcorders, drones, wearable technology, and fitness equipment.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Plaintiff is visually impaired and requires screen reader software to navigate websites.
• Defendant's website contains access barriers that prevent effective use by visually disabled individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered unlabeled graphics, inaccessible drop-down menus, and improperly formatted navigation elements on the website.

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

• Violation of the ADA
• Trespass

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• A declaration that Defendant’s website is in violation of the ADA
• An Order requiring Defendant to update its website to remove barriers for individuals with visual disabilities
• An award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs