Senior v. Black Ember Inc.

What this case is about

This lawsuit alleges that Black Ember, a company that sells bags and accessories, operates a website that is not accessible to people with disabilities, particularly those who are blind or visually impaired and rely on screen reader software to navigate the internet. The plaintiff contends that the website contains barriers that prevent disabled users from independently browsing products, obtaining information, and completing purchases in the same way that non-disabled customers can. Because of these alleged access failures, disabled individuals are effectively excluded from the full benefits of shopping on the site. The proposed class would include all visually impaired and legally blind people in the United States who have tried to use the Black Ember website and encountered these accessibility obstacles.

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.