James Evans v. WESTON TABLE, INC.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff JAMES EVANS, a legally blind individual, is suing Weston Table, Inc. for failing to make their website, Westontable.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from independently navigating and completing purchases. Specific issues include inaccessible navigation menus and a reliance on mouse-based interactions, which are not usable for blind individuals. Plaintiffs allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seek injunctive relief to require the defendant to make the website accessible, as well as compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed in the Northern District of Illinois.

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 encountered significant access barriers preventing him from completing a purchase.
• Defendant failed to make reasonable modifications to ensure website accessibility.

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
• An order requiring Defendant to make its website compliant with the ADA.
• 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 Westontable.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Westontable.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).