Howard Wilson v. Flowers4dreams, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Howard Wilson, a visually impaired individual, is suing Flowers4Dreams, LLC for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wilson alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to access the website, www.flowersfordreams.com, to purchase a bouquet, which prevented him from completing his transaction. The complaint cites specific access issues such as missing alt-text and broken links that hinder the use of screen-reading software. Wilson seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make its website compliant with accessibility standards and to ensure equal access for visually impaired consumers.

Causes of Action

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered barriers preventing him from completing a purchase on the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible.
• Declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against blind individuals.
• Certification of the Class.

Proposed Class

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website 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 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).