Dustin Youngren v. Minnow Swim LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Dustin Youngren, a visually impaired individual, is suing Minnow Swim LLC for failing to make its website, https://shopminnow.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Youngren alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. He claims that the website's design relies on visual elements that are not compatible with screen-reading software, making it impossible for visually impaired individuals to access the goods and services offered. Youngren seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint also seeks class action certification for all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues.

Causes of Action

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Access barriers prevent blind users from completing transactions
• Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards
• Declaration of discriminatory practices against visually impaired individuals
• Class action certification
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and attorney fees

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access the Website and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by the Website, during the relevant statutory period.

Jurisdiction & Venue

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)