Arantza Castro v. Roche-Bobois U.S.A., LTD.

Summary

According to the complaint, Arantza Castro, a visually impaired individual, is suing Roche-Bobois U.S.A., LTD. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to accessibility barriers on their website, https://www.roche-bobois.com/. The plaintiff alleges that the website is not usable with screen reader software, which she relies on to navigate online. Specific barriers include unlabeled graphics and inaccessible menus, preventing her from obtaining necessary information to make purchases. Castro seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure the website is accessible, as well as damages for trespass related to unauthorized software on her computer. The complaint emphasizes the need for equal access to goods and services for individuals with disabilities.

About the defendant

sells furniture, lighting, cushions, rugs, mirrors, and home décor

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Plaintiff is visually impaired and requires accessible website features to purchase products.
• Defendant's website contains access barriers that prevent effective use by visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered unlabeled graphics, inaccessible menus, and improperly formatted navigation elements.

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 relief that the website violates the ADA
• Injunctive relief to require website accessibility improvements
• Compensatory damages for trespass
• Attorney’s fees and costs