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Zachary Morris v. Van Vreede TV & Appliances, Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Zachary Morris, a visually impaired individual, alleges that Van Vreede TV & Appliances, Inc. has failed to make its website, www.vanvreedes.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Morris claims he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase a washing machine, including missing alt-text and broken links. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to ensure that the website is usable for individuals with visual impairments. The complaint also seeks class certification for all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues with the website.

About the defendant

Offers a wide selection of home appliances, furniture, and mattresses, including kitchen and laundry appliances, with financing options and delivery services.

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 preventing full use of 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.

  • Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA.
  • Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards for website accessibility.
  • Declaration of discriminatory practices against blind individuals.
  • Class certification and appointment of Plaintiff as Class Representative.
  • Payment of nominal damages.
  • Pre- and post-judgment interest.
  • Award of costs and expenses, including attorney fees.

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.