Howard Wilson v. Miltner’S Shoes, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff HOWARD WILSON, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that MILTNER’S SHOES, INC. has failed to make its website, www.bootleggersfootwear.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details multiple access barriers encountered by the Plaintiff, including missing alt-text and broken links, which hinder the ability to navigate and purchase products. Plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction requiring the Defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement changes to ensure equal access for visually-impaired consumers. The lawsuit aims to represent a class of similarly situated individuals who have faced similar barriers on the Defendant's website.

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 that denied full access to the website.
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA.
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards for website accessibility.
• Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals by the website.
• Order certifying the Class and appointing Plaintiff as Class Representative.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Pre- and post-judgment interest.
• Award of costs and expenses of this action.

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).