Lisa Anderson v. Over The Moon Blog LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Lisa Anderson, a visually impaired individual, is suing Over The Moon Blog LLC for failing to make its website, https://overthemoon.com/, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent visually impaired individuals from completing transactions and accessing the goods and services offered. Key issues include the lack of alternative text for images, inaccessible navigation menus, and the requirement to use a mouse for transactions. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the class members affected by this discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

About the defendant

Provides an online platform for purchasing fashion apparel, accessories, bridal gowns, jewelry, home goods, and personalized gifts.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Failure to provide necessary accommodations for screen-reader users
• Denial of equal access to goods and services offered on the Website

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.

• Permanent injunction to make the Website accessible
• Compensatory damages for Class Members
• Certification of the case as a class action

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.