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Tanisia Bowman v. Kiyonna Clothing, Inc.

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Tanisia Bowman, a legally blind individual, is suing Kiyonna Clothing, Inc. for failing to make their website, Kiyonna.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions independently, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bowman claims that despite her attempts to purchase a dress, she faced numerous accessibility issues, including inadequate alt-text and mouse-dependency, which hindered her ability to navigate the site. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Kiyonna Clothing to make their website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination experienced.

About the defendant

Kiyonna.com provides an online store for plus-size women's clothing, including dresses for various occasions, jumpsuits, and separates, along with features like customer reviews and shipping policies.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Kiyonna.com is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons
  • Defendant failed to design and maintain an accessible website
  • Plaintiff encountered significant access barriers preventing online transactions

Legal claims

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

  • Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. – Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
  • Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards
  • Declaration of discrimination against the blind
  • Class action certification
  • Payment of nominal damages
  • Pre- and post-judgment interest
  • Award of costs and expenses
  • Punitive damages
  • Compensatory damages

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 Kiyonna.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Kiyonna.com, during the relevant statutory period.