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Caitlin Walsh v. Bombshell Sportswear, LLC

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Caitlin Walsh, a visually impaired individual, is suing Bombshell Sportswear, LLC for failing to make its website, www.bombshellsportswear.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent visually impaired individuals from fully accessing its goods and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Key issues include missing alt-text, broken links, and a lack of proper navigation for screen readers. Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement changes to ensure equal access for all users.

About the defendant

A specialized retailer focused on women’s athletic apparel, offering leggings, shorts, sports bras, and coordinated sets designed for performance and everyday use.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant’s website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • Plaintiff was denied the ability to purchase products due to website inaccessibility.
  • Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA's accessibility requirements.

Legal claims

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

  • Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
  • Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
  • An order requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
  • A declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against the blind.

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 Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.