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Geovanni Bahena Figueroa v. Portland Pet Food Company

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff GEOVANNI BAHENA FIGUEROA, a visually-impaired individual, is suing PORTLAND PET FOOD COMPANY for failing to make its website, www.portlandpetfoodcompany.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to purchase a Dog Meal Variety Pack, including missing alt-text and broken links, which prevented him from accessing the website's services. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards. The plaintiff claims that without these changes, he and others like him will continue to face discrimination and be denied equal access to the website's offerings.

About the defendant

An online retailer specializing in human-grade pet meals and treats made from locally sourced ingredients, offering meal pouches, variety packs, toppers, and subscription options.

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 full access to the website.
  • Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

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.