Howard Wilson v. BRIGHTECH, INC.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Howard Wilson, a visually impaired individual, is suing Brightech, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.brightech.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wilson alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to purchase a Levi Floor Lamp, including missing alt-text and broken links, which prevented him from fully accessing the website. The complaint cites that approximately 8.1 million people in the U.S. are visually impaired, and the ADA mandates equal access to public accommodations. Wilson seeks a permanent injunction to require Brightech to modify its website to comply with accessibility standards and to ensure that visually impaired individuals can independently use the site.

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 barriers preventing full use of the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with ADA requirements.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards.
• Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals.
• Certification of the Class.

Proposed Class

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, 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).