Leah Walker v. VOODOO DOUGHNUT, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Leah Walker, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Voodoo Doughnut, LLC for failing to make their website, voodoodoughnut.com, accessible to blind users. Walker alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her and others with visual impairments from independently accessing and ordering products. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require Voodoo Doughnut to make necessary changes to their website. Walker claims that the lack of accessibility has caused her emotional distress and has hindered her ability to enjoy the services offered by the defendant.

Causes of Action

• Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. – Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Declaratory Relief
• Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons
• Plaintiff encountered significant access barriers on the website
• Defendant failed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA
• Injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible
• Declaration of discrimination against the blind
• Class action certification
• Payment of nominal damages
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and expenses
• Punitive damages
• Compensatory damages

Proposed Class

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