Plaintiff
- Name: Aishia Petersen
- Filing Date: April 30, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: Acacia Barros, P.A.
Defendant
- Name: Georgica Pine Clothiers LLC
- Website: www.jmclaughlin.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: WCAG - World Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Summary: Sells women's clothing and accessories through physical stores and an e-commerce platform.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Aishia Petersen, a visually impaired individual, is suing Georgica Pine Clothiers LLC, doing business as J.McLAUGHLIN, for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Petersen alleges that the defendant's website, https://www.jmclaughlin.com/, is not accessible to blind users, preventing her from obtaining essential information about store locations, merchandise, and pricing. The complaint details multiple access barriers that hinder her ability to use screen reader software effectively. Petersen seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with attorney's fees and costs.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not fully accessible to blind or visually impaired consumers.
- Plaintiff was unable to access necessary information to plan visits to physical stores due to website barriers.
- Defendant's website fails to comply with accessibility standards.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible to visually impaired users.
- Declaratory judgment that the website violates the ADA.
- Award of attorney's fees and costs.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Federal question jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §1331 and provisions of the ADA.
