Constance Henry v. JADE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Constance Henry, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Jade Industries, Inc. for failing to make their website, Jadeyoga.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions and accessing products. Plaintiffs allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to these accessibility issues. They seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights specific barriers encountered by the plaintiff, including inaccessible menus and lack of alternative text for images, which hinder the ability to navigate and purchase products online.

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 was denied the ability to complete a purchase on Jadeyoga.com due to accessibility barriers.
• Defendant failed to implement necessary modifications to make the website accessible.

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
• Injunction requiring Defendant to make its website compliant with the ADA.
• Declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against the blind.

Proposed Class

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