Tammy Hampton v. Skratch Labs, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Tammy Hampton, a visually impaired individual, is suing Skratch Labs, LLC for failing to make its website, https://www.skratchlabs.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. Hampton alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her from independently navigating and completing purchases, violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details various accessibility issues, including the lack of alt-text for images and the requirement to use a mouse for transactions, which excludes visually impaired individuals from accessing the goods and services offered. Hampton seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced.

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 reasonable modifications for accessibility
• Denial of full and equal access to goods and services offered on the Website

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards
• Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
• Class action certification
• Award of costs and attorney 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).