Alejandro Espinoza v. Stefano Ricci DC USA Corp.

Summary

According to the complaint, Alejandro Espinoza is suing Stefano Ricci DC USA Corp. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to accessibility barriers on their website, which he alleges prevent visually impaired individuals from effectively navigating and purchasing products. The plaintiff encountered multiple issues, including unlabeled graphics and inaccessible navigation elements, which hindered his ability to access information necessary for making purchases. Espinoza seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure the website is compliant with ADA standards and requests compensation for legal fees. The case highlights the importance of web accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

About the defendant

sells men's clothing, accessories, shoes, and fragrances

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website contains access barriers preventing effective use by visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered unlabeled graphics, inaccessible drop-down menus, and improperly formatted navigation elements.
• Defendant's website does not comply with WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards.

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

• Violation of the ADA
• Trespass

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• A declaration that Defendant’s website is in violation of the ADA
• An order requiring Defendant to update its website to remove barriers for visually disabled users
• An award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs