Calcano v. Room & Board, Inc.

What this case is about

The plaintiff, who is blind or visually impaired, is suing Room & Board, a furniture and home décor retailer, alleging that the company failed to make its website accessible to people with disabilities. The lawsuit claims that Room & Board's website does not work properly with screen-reading software that blind and visually impaired individuals rely on to navigate the internet, effectively blocking them from accessing the same online shopping experience available to sighted customers. This alleged barrier violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires places of public accommodation to provide equal access to people with disabilities. The proposed class includes all blind and visually impaired individuals in the United States who attempted to use Room & Board's website but were denied full and equal access.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically and may not reflect subsequent filings.