Erika Randolph v. Lascana Fashion, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Erika Randolph, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Lascana Fashion, Inc. for failing to make its website, Lascana.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Randolph alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her and others with visual impairments from independently navigating and completing purchases. The complaint cites various access issues, including ambiguous link texts and the requirement to use a mouse, which hinder blind users' ability to shop online. Randolph seeks injunctive relief to compel Lascana Fashion to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced.

Causes of Action

• Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. - Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Declaratory Relief
• Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

Key Allegations

• Lascana.com is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons due to multiple access barriers.
• Plaintiff was denied the ability to independently navigate and complete a purchase on Lascana.com.
• Defendant has failed to make reasonable modifications to its website to ensure accessibility.

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• An injunction requiring Defendant to make its website compliant with the ADA.
• A declaration that Defendant discriminates against the blind through its website.
• Class action certification and appointment of Plaintiff as Class Representative.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Pre- and post-judgment interest.
• An award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ and expert fees.
• Punitive damages.
• Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Lascana.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Lascana.com, 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).