Angel Jenkins v. Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Angel Jenkins, a legally blind individual, is suing HIMS & HERS HEALTH, INC. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Jenkins alleges that the company's websites, www.hims.com and www.forhers.com, are inaccessible to blind users, preventing her from independently managing her health needs. The complaint details numerous accessibility barriers, including missing alternative text for images and unlabeled form fields, which violate WCAG 2.1 standards. Jenkins seeks injunctive relief to ensure the websites are made accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination she faced.

Causes of Action

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Violations of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)
• New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)
• Violation of New York State Civil Rights (NYCRL)
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Defendant's websites are inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing her from accessing health-related information and services.
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA and New York laws.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York laws.
• An order certifying the Class and Sub-Classes.

Proposed Class

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website www.hims.com and www.forhers.com, and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.

Jurisdiction & Venue

This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, as Plaintiff asserts claims arising under federal law, including Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.