Tazinique Echols v. Ecstase, Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.2
Summary
According to the complaint, Tazinique Echols, a visually impaired individual, is suing Ecstase, Inc. for failing to make their website, Thisisaday.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent these users from completing transactions, such as inadequate labeling and reliance on mouse navigation. Echols claims this violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require Ecstase to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights the need for equal access to online shopping for visually impaired individuals.
About the defendant
Ecstase provides a website that offers a selection of minimalist wardrobe essentials, including clothing and accessories for women, allowing consumers to purchase items online.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered significant access barriers while attempting to use the website.
- Defendant failed to implement necessary modifications to make the website accessible.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- 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 injunction requiring Defendant to make the website compliant with the ADA.
- A declaration that the website discriminates against visually impaired individuals.
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 Thisisaday.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Thisisaday.com, during the relevant statutory period.