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Rosemarie Ramirez v. Episciences, Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Rosemarie Ramirez, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that Defendant Episciences, Inc. has failed to make its website, www.epionce.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff claims that due to various access barriers, including missing alt-text and broken links, she was unable to purchase a facial cream she desired. Ramirez seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to ensure that its website is usable by individuals with disabilities. The complaint also seeks class certification for all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues accessing the website.

About the defendant

Offers a range of skincare products developed for facial and skin care needs, including creams, cleansers, and treatment products.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals.
  • Plaintiff was denied the ability to purchase products due to website inaccessibility.
  • Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Legal claims

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

  • Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
  • Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
  • An order requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
  • Payment of nominal damages.
  • An award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ and expert fees.

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 Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.