Ashley Bahena v. ATAMOS, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Ashley Bahena, a legally blind individual, alleges that Atamos, LLC has failed to make its website, Trainmoment.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bahena claims that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent her from independently navigating and completing transactions. The complaint details various accessibility issues, including the reliance on a visual interface and the lack of necessary features for screen reader compatibility. Bahena seeks a permanent injunction to require Atamos to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

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

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired persons
• Plaintiff was denied the ability to independently navigate and use the website
• Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
• A declaration that Defendant discriminates against the blind
• Compensatory damages
• Punitive damages

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Trainmoment.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of services offered by Trainmoment.com, during the relevant statutory period.

Jurisdiction & Venue

This Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12182; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2) because Defendant conducts business in this District.