Plaintiff
- Name: Z’LEAH LIBURD
- Filing Date: October 1, 2025
- Court: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: EQUAL ACCESS LAW GROUP, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: HAMPTON CHOCOLATE FACTORY LLC
- Website: www.hamptonchocolatefactory.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Summary: Operates an online store offering a wide range of chocolate products, including handcrafted artisan chocolates and unique dessert creations, along with services like gift cards and a rewards program.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiff Z’LEAH LIBURD, a visually-impaired individual, is suing HAMPTON CHOCOLATE FACTORY LLC for failing to make its website, https://hamptonchocolatefactory.com/, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from accessing its goods and services, including ambiguous link texts and inaccessible navigation menus. LIBURD claims these barriers hinder her ability to learn about products and make purchases online, which she seeks to remedy through a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards. The plaintiff is represented by EQUAL ACCESS LAW GROUP, PLLC.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing her from using the website effectively.
- Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.2 guidelines.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring website accessibility compliance.
- Payment of nominal damages.
- Pre- and post-judgment interest.
- Award of costs and expenses of this action.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual impairments who require accessible web content.
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).
