Arantza Castro v. Edible Arrangements, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Arantza Castro is suing Edible Arrangements, LLC for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to the inaccessibility of their website. Castro, who is visually impaired, alleges that she faced numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website using screen reader software, preventing her from accessing essential information and making purchases. The complaint cites specific accessibility issues and seeks both declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure the website complies with ADA standards. Castro also claims damages related to unauthorized tracking software placed on her computer without consent.

About the defendant

sells arrangements, flowers, platters, baked goods, gift sets, chocolate dipped fruits

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Plaintiff encountered barriers such as unlabeled graphics and inaccessible menus
• Defendant failed to provide reasonable modifications for accessibility

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.

• Declaratory judgment that the website violates the ADA
• Injunctive relief to update the website for accessibility
• Attorney’s fees and costs