Norma O. Gazonni v. Camilla Corporation (DE)

Summary

According to the complaint, Norma O. Gazonni, a visually impaired individual, is suing Camilla Corporation for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to make its website accessible. Gazonni alleges that she encountered numerous barriers while attempting to use the website, including a lack of alternative text for images and difficulties navigating the site with screen reader software. She seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to recover attorney's fees. The complaint highlights that the website serves as a point of sale for the defendant's physical stores, which further emphasizes the need for accessibility.

About the defendant

Defendant operates an e-commerce platform for selling women's clothing and handbags, allowing customers to purchase merchandise online or at physical stores.

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 was unable to independently locate store information and merchandise due to website inaccessibility.
• Defendant's website lacks meaningful alternative text for images, making it difficult for screen readers to convey information.

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.
• Attorney’s fees and costs.