Caitlin Walsh v. GOSUPPS.COM, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Caitlin Walsh, a visually impaired individual, is suing Gosupps.com, LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The website, which offers a variety of nutritional supplements, is alleged to contain numerous barriers that prevent blind users from accessing its content and services. Walsh claims that she encountered significant difficulties while attempting to purchase a Lean1 Fat Burning Meal Replacement, which she was unable to do due to the website's inaccessibility. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement necessary changes to its website to ensure equal access for visually impaired 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 encountered multiple access barriers preventing her from using the website effectively.
• Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA's requirements for accessibility.

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.
• Payment of nominal damages.

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).