Erika Randolph v. THE SPORTS BASEMENT, INC.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Erika Randolph, a visually-impaired individual, is suing The Sports Basement, Inc. for failing to make their website, Shop.sportsbasement.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent blind individuals from independently navigating and completing purchases, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Randolph claims that these barriers include inaccessible drop-down menus and a lack of alternative text for images. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination experienced by Randolph and others in similar situations.

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 independently navigate and complete a purchase on the website.
• The website contains significant access barriers that prevent blind users from completing transactions.

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• A declaration that Defendant's website 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 Shop.sportsbasement.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Shop.sportsbasement.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).