Geovanni Bahena Figueroa v. The Classic T-Shirt Company, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff GEOVANNI BAHENA FIGUEROA, a visually-impaired individual, is suing THE CLASSIC T-SHIRT COMPANY, LLC for failing to make its website, www.theclassictshirt.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase a Short Sleeve Crew Neck, including missing alt-text and broken links, which denied him full and equal access to the goods and services offered. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make its website accessible and to implement corporate policies ensuring ongoing compliance with accessibility standards.

About the defendant

Offers premium basics, including T-shirts, long sleeves, sweatshirts, and related apparel made from high-quality materials.

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 preventing access to the website's goods and services.
• Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA's accessibility requirements.

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.

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ and expert 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 Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.