Dustin Youngren v. Minnow Swim LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Dustin Youngren, a visually impaired individual, is suing Minnow Swim LLC for failing to make its website, https://shopminnow.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Youngren alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. He claims that the website's design relies on visual elements that are not compatible with screen-reading software, making it impossible for visually impaired individuals to access the goods and services offered. Youngren seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint also seeks class action certification for all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues.

About the defendant

Provides an online platform for purchasing a selection of lifestyle apparel for children and families, including swimwear, resortwear, clothing, and beach-ready accessories.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Access barriers prevent blind users from completing transactions
• Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features

Legal claims

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

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards
• Declaration of discriminatory practices against visually impaired individuals
• Class action certification
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and attorney fees

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 the Website and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by the Website, during the relevant statutory period.