Aaron See v. Bailey's Blossoms LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Aaron See, a visually impaired individual, is suing Bailey's Blossoms LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired users from independently accessing and purchasing products. The complaint cites multiple accessibility issues, including lack of alternative text for images and reliance on mouse navigation, which excludes visually impaired individuals from equal participation in online shopping. See seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the class of visually impaired individuals affected.

Causes of Action

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Key Allegations

• Website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
• Denial of equal access to goods and services offered through the Website
• Failure to comply with ADA accessibility standards

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction to make the Website accessible
• Compensatory damages for Class Members
• Certification of the case as a class action
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and expenses including attorney fees

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access the Website and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by the Website, during the relevant statutory period.

Jurisdiction & Venue

Subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12182; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1) and (2)