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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Citation
National Federation of the Blind et al v. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., 15-cv-01724-KMT
Issues
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. violates the rights of blind customers by not providing accessible point-of-sale devices. This prevents blind and visually impaired customers from entering their debit card PIN numbers without compromising their own security.
Status
A demand letter was sent to Build-A-Bear on May 1, 2015 in an attempt to resolve this issue.
Martinez Law Group, National Federation of the Blind, and CCDC filed a Complaint against Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. in District Court on August 11, 2015.
Available Document
- 2015.05.01 Build-A-Bear Demand Letter, 2015.05.01 Build-A-Bear Demand Letter
- 2015.08.11 Complaint - Build-A-Bear, Complaint
- 2015.08.12 Build-a-Bear and J.Crew Press Release, J.Crew and Build-A-Bear Final Press Release
Media Coverage
- August 19, 2015, Colorado advocacy group sues Build-A-Bear on behalf of blind customers Colorado advocacy group sues Build-A-Bear on behalf of blind customers
- August 19, 2015, Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against J. Crew and Build-A-Bear on Behalf of Blind Customers Nationwide Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against J. Crew and Build-A-Bear on Behalf of Blind Customers Nationwide