Xinyue Hippe v. Henry Rose, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Xinyue Hippe, a visually impaired individual, is suing Henry Rose, Inc. for failing to make its website, https://henryrose.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. Hippe alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent her from independently navigating and completing transactions, violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details various specific accessibility issues encountered by Hippe, including inaccessible navigation menus and lack of proper labeling for interactive elements. Hippe seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for herself 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 not accessible to visually impaired individuals
• Access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions
• Defendant has failed to comply with ADA requirements

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website accessible
• Compensatory damages for Class Members
• Certification of the 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

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).