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Caitlin Walsh v. GOSUPPS.COM, LLC

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Caitlin Walsh, a visually impaired individual, is suing Gosupps.com, LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The website, which offers a variety of nutritional supplements, is alleged to contain numerous barriers that prevent blind users from accessing its content and services. Walsh claims that she encountered significant difficulties while attempting to purchase a Lean1 Fat Burning Meal Replacement, which she was unable to do due to the website's inaccessibility. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement necessary changes to its website to ensure equal access for visually impaired users.

About the defendant

An online retailer specializing in a wide variety of supplements, sports nutrition products, and wellness items, providing consumers with options for health and fitness.

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 multiple access barriers preventing her from using the website effectively.
  • 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.
  • Payment of nominal damages.

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.