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Maria Powell v. Curology, Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA

Summary

According to the complaint, Maria Powell, a legally blind individual, is suing Curology, Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related state laws due to the inaccessibility of their website, www.curology.com. Powell alleges that she encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access skincare products, including issues with image accessibility, link text, and navigation that prevented her from completing purchases independently. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to compel Curology to make its website compliant with accessibility standards, along with damages and attorney fees.

About the defendant

Defendant markets and sells skincare regimens, cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, acne treatments, body-care products, and subscription-based services to consumers.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers while attempting to use the website.
  • Defendant failed to ensure equal access to its services as required by the ADA.

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.
  • Violation of the New York State Human Rights Law
  • Violation of the New York City Human Rights Law
  • Violation of New York Civil Rights Law § 40-c
  • Violation of New York Civil Rights Law § 40-d

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • Statutory, compensatory, and/or actual damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  • Civil penalties where authorized by law.
  • Plaintiff’s reasonable attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and costs.

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.curology.com and were denied full and equal access due to the Website's failure to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA accessibility standards.