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Zachary Morris v. Revival Rugs, Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Zachary Morris, a visually impaired individual, alleges that Revival Rugs, Inc. has failed to make its website, www.revivalrugs.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Morris claims he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to purchase a washable rug, which prevented him from accessing the website's goods and services. He seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement changes to ensure equal access for visually impaired consumers. The complaint also seeks class certification for all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues with the website.

About the defendant

Offers a range of rugs in different styles, materials, and constructions, including washable designs and vintage-inspired pieces, with an emphasis on sustainable practices and direct-to-consumer availability.

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.

  • A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
  • An order requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
  • A declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against the blind.

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.