Andre Battle v. Jack Lilly LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff ANDRE BATTLE, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Jack Lilly LLC for failing to make their website, Comradsocks.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). BATTLE claims he was unable to purchase compression socks due to these access issues. He seeks a permanent injunction to require Jack Lilly to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case highlights the need for compliance with accessibility standards to ensure equal access for all 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

• Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
• Plaintiff encountered significant access barriers preventing him from completing a purchase.
• Defendant failed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
• Injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible to blind individuals.
• 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 Comradsocks.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Comradsocks.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).