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Caitlin Walsh v. Dean & Hoyle Brands, Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Caitlin Walsh, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Dean & Hoyle Brands, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.gratsi.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent her from independently accessing its goods and services, specifically when attempting to purchase wine. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to make necessary changes to ensure accessibility. The plaintiff claims that these barriers have caused her frustration and denied her the ability to enjoy the same shopping experience as sighted individuals.

About the defendant

An online platform dedicated to providing high-quality wines with curated selections, subscription options, and home delivery services.

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 encountered barriers that denied her full and equal access to the website.
  • Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA's requirements for accessibility.

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 blind individuals.

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.