Jessica Towns v. OFFSPRING BEAUTY CO. D/B/A VERSED

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Jessica Towns, a legally blind individual, is suing Offspring Beauty Co., doing business as Versed, for failing to make its website, www.versedskin.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that Towns encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the site, including unlabeled buttons and inaccessible forms, which prevented her from independently accessing the products and services offered. The plaintiffs allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.

Causes of Action

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

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind users due to multiple barriers.
• Plaintiff encountered unlabeled buttons, inaccessible forms, and mouse-dependent controls.
• Defendant failed to implement WCAG-compliant features across its website.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to revise its corporate policies to ensure website accessibility.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under applicable laws.

Proposed Class

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access www.versedskin.com and were denied equal access to its 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).