Andre Battle v. CPO Commerce, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Andre Battle, a visually-impaired individual, is suing CPO Commerce, LLC for failing to make its website, Cpooutlets.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Battle claims he encountered numerous accessibility issues while attempting to purchase a screwgun, including inadequate alternative text for images and reliance on mouse navigation. He seeks a permanent injunction to require CPO Commerce to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals denied access to the website.

Causes of Action

• Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. - Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Declaratory Relief
• Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

Key Allegations

• CPO Commerce's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
• Plaintiff encountered numerous accessibility barriers preventing him from completing a purchase.
• Defendant has failed to take steps to remedy the accessibility issues on its website.

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• A declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against the blind.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.

Proposed Class

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

Jurisdiction & Venue

This Court has 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).