Dustin Youngren v. Orms, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Dustin Youngren, a visually impaired individual, is suing Orms, Inc. for failing to make its website, https://thecowlot.com/, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. Youngren alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing transactions. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, as well as compensatory damages for affected individuals. Youngren claims that the website's design relies on visual elements that are not compatible with screen-reading software, making it impossible for visually impaired users to access the goods and services offered online.

Causes of Action

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

Key Allegations

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Denial of full and equal access to goods and services offered through the Website
• Failure to provide necessary accommodations for screen-reader users

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website accessible
• Compensatory damages for Class Members
• Certification of the case as a class action

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

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).