Gabriela Cruz v. Spring Footwear Corp.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.2
Summary
According to the complaint, Gabriela Cruz, a visually impaired individual, is suing Spring Footwear Corp. for failing to make its website, https://www.springstepshoes.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. Cruz alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent her from independently navigating and completing purchases, violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details specific access issues, such as the lack of alt-text for images and reliance on mouse navigation, which hinder visually impaired users. Cruz seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by her and other class members.
About the defendant
Provides an online platform for consumers to purchase a variety of footwear and accessories, including sandals, loafers, clogs, slippers, boots, sneakers, handbags, wallets, insoles, and shoe care items.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Denial of full and equal access to goods and services offered on the Website
- Failure to provide necessary accommodations for screen-reader users
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 Defendant from violating the ADA
- Injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website compliant with the ADA
- Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
- Award of costs and expenses
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.