Grace Mccormick v. KENVUE BRANDS LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Grace McCormick, a legally blind individual, is suing Kenvue Brands LLC for failing to make its websites, including www.aveeno.com, www.listerine.com, and www.ogxbeauty.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that McCormick encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate these sites using screen-reading software, which prevented her from completing transactions independently. The plaintiff claims that these barriers violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York state laws. McCormick seeks a permanent injunction to require Kenvue to make its websites accessible and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.

Causes of Action

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)
• Violation of New York State Civil Rights (NYCRL)
• Violations of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Defendant's websites are not fully accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing independent navigation and transactions.
• Defendant failed to implement WCAG-compliant features across its websites.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to revise its corporate policies to ensure website accessibility in accordance with WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York City Human Rights Law, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York State Civil Rights Law.

Proposed Class

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access www.aveeno.com, www.listerine.com, or www.ogxbeauty.com and were denied equal access to their products, services, and support due to persistent digital accessibility barriers during the relevant statutory period.

Jurisdiction & Venue

This Court has subject-matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12182 because Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).