Zachary Morris v. Bee’s Wrap, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Zachary Morris, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Bee’s Wrap, LLC for failing to make its website, www.beeswrap.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to purchase a product, specifically the Bee’s Wrap Bread Wrap, which prevented him from accessing the website's goods and services. The complaint cites various access issues, including missing alt-text and broken links, which hinder the usability of the site for blind users. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to implement changes to ensure the website is accessible to visually-impaired consumers.

About the defendant

Offers sustainable food storage solutions, including reusable wraps made from organic cotton infused with beeswax, jojoba oil, and tree resin.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant’s website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered barriers that denied full access to the website.
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Legal claims

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

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Pre- and post-judgment interest.

Proposed class

The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.