Nicholas Pagan v. The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.2 AA
Summary
According to the complaint, Nicholas Pagan alleges that The Yankee Candle Company's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired consumers, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Pagan claims that he has faced multiple barriers while attempting to use the website, which prevents him from accessing essential information and services. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the company to make its website accessible and to implement ongoing compliance measures. The complaint cites specific accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA, and requests payment of attorney's fees and costs.
About the defendant
Offers goods and services related to candles and home fragrance products through retail stores and an online platform.
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