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Tazinique Echols v. Novadore USA Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.2

Summary

According to the complaint, Tazinique Echols, a visually impaired individual, is suing Novadore USA Inc. for failing to make its website, duradry.com, accessible to blind users. Echols alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent her and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks injunctive relief to ensure the website is accessible, as well as compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. Echols intends to purchase products from the website but has been deterred due to these accessibility issues.

About the defendant

Provides a range of sweat and odor control products, including antiperspirant sticks, nighttime gels, body sprays, washes, and specialized wipes for purchase online.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • Access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions on the Website.
  • Defendant failed to implement necessary modifications for accessibility.

Legal claims

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

  • Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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 accessibility standards.
  • Declaration of discriminatory practices against visually impaired individuals.
  • Class action certification and appointment of class representative and counsel.
  • Pre- and post-judgment interest.
  • Award of costs and attorney 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 the Website and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by the Website, during the relevant statutory period.