Rosemarie Ramirez v. Gotags.com, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Rosemarie Ramirez, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that the defendant, Gotags.com, LLC, has failed to make its website accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff attempted to access the website to purchase an AirTag dog collar holder but encountered numerous barriers that prevented her from completing the transaction. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to ensure that its website is usable by individuals with disabilities.

About the defendant

Offers personalized pet ID tags, collars, and related pet accessories for online sale.

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.