Erika Randolph v. Ugmonk Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Erika Randolph, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Ugmonk Inc. for failing to make their website, ugmonk.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Randolph attempted to purchase a valet tray but encountered multiple accessibility issues, including a lack of proper alt-text and navigation difficulties. She seeks a permanent injunction to require Ugmonk to make their website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by visually-impaired individuals in accessing online services.

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

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons
• Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers on ugmonk.com
• Defendant's actions constitute discrimination under the ADA

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA
• An order requiring Defendant to make its website accessible to blind individuals
• Payment of nominal 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 ugmonk.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by ugmonk.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).