Norma O. Gazonni v. The Fresh Market, Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- 2.4.4, 4.1.2, 3.2.2, 4.1.3, 2.4.3, 2.4.6, 1.3.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.2.
Summary
According to the complaint, Norma O. Gazonni, a visually impaired individual, is suing The Fresh Market, Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Gazonni alleges that the defendant's website, https://thefreshmarket.com/, is not accessible to blind users, preventing her from independently obtaining necessary information to plan visits to physical stores. The complaint details specific barriers encountered while using screen-reader software, including inaccessible product images and navigation issues. 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
Operates grocery stores and an e-commerce platform for purchasing groceries online.
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 serves as a point of sale and is integral to accessing physical store services.
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.