Constance Henry v. Brunch Holdings, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Constance Henry, a visually impaired individual, is suing Brunch Holdings, Inc. for failing to make their website, Brunch.us, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her from independently navigating and completing transactions. Specific issues include inaccessible navigation menus, lack of alternative text for images, and reliance on mouse-based interactions. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require Brunch Holdings to make their website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is based on violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Causes of Action

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Brunch.us is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers on Brunch.us.
• Defendant failed to make reasonable modifications to ensure accessibility.

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
• An order requiring Defendant to make Brunch.us fully compliant with the ADA.
• A declaration that Defendant discriminates against visually impaired individuals.

Proposed Class

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Brunch.us and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Brunch.us, 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).