Aaron See v. Parasol Co
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.2
Summary
According to the complaint, Aaron See, a visually impaired individual, is suing Parasol Co for failing to make its website, https://parasolco.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent users from completing transactions independently, such as lack of alternative text for images and reliance on mouse navigation. See seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the class of visually impaired individuals who have faced similar issues.
About the defendant
Provides an array of goods and services including premium baby essentials such as disposable diapers, diaper pants, baby wipes, and disposable bibs for online purchase.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
- Significant access barriers prevent transactions on the Website
- Defendant's website design relies on visual interfaces without accommodations for screen-reader users
- Plaintiff was denied a shopping experience due to lack of accessibility features
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Permanent injunction to make the Website accessible
- Compensatory damages for Class Members
- Certification of the case as a class action
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and expenses including attorney fees
Proposed class
The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.
all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access the Website and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by the Website, during the relevant statutory period.