Norma O. Gazonni v. Hot Topic Inc. of California

Summary

According to the complaint, Norma O. Gazonni, a visually impaired individual, is suing Hot Topic Inc. of California for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Gazonni alleges that the defendant's website, https://hottopic.com, is not accessible to blind users, preventing her from fully enjoying the goods and services offered. The complaint details specific barriers encountered on the website, such as lack of alternative text for images and inadequate navigation for screen-reader software. Gazonni seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to recover attorney's fees and costs.

About the defendant

Sells clothing and merchandise through an e-commerce platform and 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 requires screen-reader software to access website content
• Defendant's website lacks meaningful alternative text for images
• Website fails to provide necessary auxiliary aids and services for effective communication

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
• Order for reasonable attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses
• Require Defendant to provide auxiliary aids and services for effective communication