Haron Cole v. CHIP'S LIQUOR, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff HARON COLE is suing Chip's Liquor, LLC for failing to make their website, Chipsliquor.com, accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from completing transactions, such as inaccessible interactive elements and a reliance on visual interfaces. Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination experienced. The case highlights the need for compliance with established web accessibility standards to ensure equal access to goods and services for all consumers.

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 the website due to accessibility barriers
• Defendant failed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

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
• Punitive damages

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Chipsliquor.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Chipsliquor.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) because Defendant conducts business in this District.