Howard Wilson v. BUCK KNIVES, INC.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Howard Wilson, a visually impaired individual, alleges that Buck Knives, Inc. has failed to make its website, www.buckknives.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wilson claims he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to purchase an 838 Deploy Auto Knife, which prevented him from accessing the website's goods and services. The complaint cites specific access issues, including missing alt-text and broken links, which hinder the use of screen-reading software. Wilson seeks a permanent injunction requiring Buck Knives to comply with ADA standards and make its website accessible to visually impaired consumers.

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 the ADA's accessibility requirements.

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
• An order requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
• A declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against blind individuals.

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).