Livingston Bennett v. Corsair Memory, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, LIVINGSTON BENNETT, a visually impaired individual, is suing Corsair Memory, Inc. for failing to make its website, https://drop.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. Bennett alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him from completing transactions independently, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specific issues include a lack of alternative text for images and navigation menus that are not accessible via keyboard. Bennett seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for himself and other class members who have faced similar discrimination.

Causes of Action

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

Key Allegations

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Failure to provide alternative text for images
• Navigation menus are not keyboard accessible
• Transactions require mouse usage, excluding visually impaired users

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website accessible
• Compensatory damages for Class Members
• Certification of this case as a class action

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

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).