Andre Battle v. Hypebeast, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Andre Battle, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Hypebeast, Inc. for failing to make their website, Hbx.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Battle alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website, preventing him from completing a purchase. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require Hypebeast to make its website accessible, along with compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by Battle and other blind users.

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

• Hypebeast's website is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
• Plaintiff encountered significant access barriers while attempting to use Hbx.com.
• Defendant has failed to implement necessary modifications to make the website accessible.

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.
• Punitive damages.

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Hbx.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Hbx.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).