Caitlin Walsh v. BOMBSHELL SPORTSWEAR, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Caitlin Walsh, a visually impaired individual, is suing Bombshell Sportswear, LLC for failing to make its website, www.bombshellsportswear.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent visually impaired individuals from fully accessing its goods and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Key issues include missing alt-text, broken links, and a lack of proper navigation for screen readers. Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement changes to ensure equal access for all users.

Causes of Action

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• 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 the ADA's accessibility requirements.

Requested Relief

• 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.
• A declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against the blind.

Proposed Class

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.

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).