Sandra Ford v. HAPPIEST BABY, INC.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Sandra Ford, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Happiest Baby, Inc. for failing to make their website, Happiestbaby.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Ford claims that despite her attempts to purchase baby sleeping products, she encountered numerous accessibility issues, including unclear labels and reliance on mouse navigation, which hindered her ability to use the site independently. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Happiest Baby to make their website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by blind users.

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

• Happiest Baby's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
• Plaintiff was denied the ability to complete a purchase due to accessibility barriers on the website.
• Defendant has failed to take necessary steps to make the website accessible as required by the ADA.

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.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• 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 Happiestbaby.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Happiestbaby.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).