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Jessica Towns v. Offspring Beauty Co. d/b/a Versed

Filed

Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, Jessica Towns, a legally blind individual, is suing Offspring Beauty Co., doing business as Versed, for failing to make its website, www.versedskin.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that Towns encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the site, including unlabeled buttons and inaccessible forms, which prevented her from independently accessing the products and services offered. The plaintiffs allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.

About the defendant

Offers consumers access to skincare products, ingredient education, subscription services, and personalized product recommendations.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind users due to multiple barriers.
  • Plaintiff encountered unlabeled buttons, inaccessible forms, and mouse-dependent controls.
  • Defendant failed to implement WCAG-compliant features across its website.

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.
  • Violations of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)
  • Violations of the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)
  • Violation of New York State Civil Rights (NYCRL)
  • Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to revise its corporate policies to ensure website accessibility.
  • Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under applicable laws.

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 www.versedskin.com and were denied equal access to its products, services, and support due to persistent digital accessibility barriers during the relevant statutory period.