Norma O. Gazonni v. Bealls 1987 Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Norma O. Gazonni, a visually impaired individual, is suing Bealls 1987 Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Gazonni alleges that the Defendant's website, https://www.bealls.com, is not accessible to blind users, preventing her from fully enjoying the services offered both online and at physical stores. Key barriers include a lack of alternative text for images and difficulties in navigating the site with screen-reader software. Gazonni seeks a permanent injunction to require Bealls to make its website accessible and to recover attorney's fees and costs.

About the defendant

Defendant operates an e-commerce platform for selling clothing and related merchandise, allowing customers to purchase items online and in-store.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not fully accessible to blind or visually impaired consumers.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple barriers while attempting to use the website with screen-reader software.
• Defendant's website lacks meaningful alternative text for images and fails to provide necessary information for navigation.

Legal claims

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

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible to visually impaired users.
• Order for Defendant to provide auxiliary aids and services for effective communication.
• Recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses.