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Rosemarie Ramirez v. FYF-JB, LLC

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff ROSEMARIE RAMIREZ, a visually-impaired individual, is suing FYF-JB, LLC for failing to make its website, www.jollypets.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that she encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase a dog toy, which prevented her from completing her transaction. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make necessary changes to its website to ensure accessibility for visually-impaired consumers. The plaintiff also seeks class certification for all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues with the website.

About the defendant

Offers a wide selection of pet toys, treats, and accessories designed to support active play and engagement for dogs and other pets.

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 encountered barriers that denied her full and equal access to the website.
  • Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA's accessibility requirements.

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.

  • Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible to blind individuals.
  • Declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against blind individuals.
  • Certification of the Class under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23.

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.