Parkwood Entertainment (Beyoncé) – Conner v.
Parkwood (2018)
Background & Claims:
In January 2019, Mary Conner—a legally blind plaintiff—sued Parkwood Entertainment,
Beyoncé’s management company, alleging that beyonce.com lacked alt-text, keyboard
accessibility, and screen-reader compatibility, violating ADA.
Court Proceedings:
Filed as a class action, Conner’s suit demanded an injunction to bring the site into ADA
compliance and possible damages for discrimination.
Outcome & Impact:
Though still pending or settled on undisclosed terms, this high-profile case highlights the
importance of digital accessibility for entertainment and celebrity web platforms,
emphasizing that ADA applies broadly.