Morgan Cole v. ONE FAST CAT, INC.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Morgan Cole, a legally blind individual, is suing One Fast Cat, Inc. for failing to make its website, Onefastcat.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from independently navigating and completing purchases. Key issues include the lack of alternative text for images, reliance on a visual interface, and the requirement to use a mouse for transactions. Plaintiffs allege that these barriers violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages for affected users.

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 Onefastcat.com
• Defendant's actions violate the Americans with Disabilities Act

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
• A declaration that Defendant discriminates against the blind
• Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial

Proposed Class

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