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Nicholas Pagan v. Ermanno Miami, Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.2 AA

Summary

According to the complaint, Nicholas Pagan alleges that Ermanno Miami, Inc.'s website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired consumers, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Pagan seeks a permanent injunction to require the company to change its corporate policies and improve website accessibility. The complaint details various digital barriers that prevent blind users from fully accessing the website, which offers goods and services. Pagan has attempted to use the website but has been deterred due to these barriers. He requests that the court order the company to comply with accessibility standards and pay for legal costs.

About the defendant

Offers goods and services to the public through a website and physical retail stores.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired consumers
  • Digital barriers limit access to website content
  • Defendant has not implemented a plan to make the website accessible

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

  • Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • Permanent injunction requiring website accessibility improvements
  • Payment of costs of suit
  • Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees
  • Declaratory judgment of violation of ADA