Morgan Cole v. ELLIOTT'S TENNESSEE BOOT COMPANY, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Morgan Cole, a legally blind individual, is suing Elliott's Tennessee Boot Company for failing to make their website, Elliottsboots.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 drop-down menus and a lack of proper alt-text for images. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case highlights the need for equal access to online services for individuals with disabilities.

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 individuals
• Plaintiff encountered significant accessibility barriers while attempting to use the website
• 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 in an amount to be determined at trial

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Elliottsboots.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Elliottsboots.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).