Nicole Davis v. Yoogi’s Closet, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Nicole Davis, a visually impaired individual, is suing Yoogi's Closet, Inc. for failing to make their website, Yoogiscloset.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent visually impaired individuals from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Key issues include the lack of proper navigation aids, ambiguous link texts, and reliance on a visual interface that excludes blind users. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the class members affected by these barriers.

About the defendant

Yoogi's Closet provides an online platform for consumers to purchase luxury apparel, footwear, and accessories, including designer handbags, clothing, and other fashion items.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing her from completing a purchase.
• Defendant failed to implement necessary modifications to make the website accessible.

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 requiring Defendant to make the website accessible.
• Compensatory damages for the 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 Yoogiscloset.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Yoogiscloset.com, during the relevant statutory period.