Katherine Corbett v. BloomChic US Ltd.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Katherine Corbett, a visually impaired individual, is suing BloomChic US Ltd. for failing to make its website, bloomchic.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Corbett alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. Specific issues include lack of alternative text for images, inaccessible forms, and reliance on mouse navigation. Corbett seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination experienced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals in the U.S. who have faced similar barriers.

Causes of Action

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Key Allegations

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions
• Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA
• Injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website compliant with the ADA
• Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
• Class action certification
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and expenses including attorneys' fees

Proposed Class

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