Plaintiff
- Name: Frangie Espinal
- Filing Date: July 14, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: MyCajita Corporation
- Website: www.mycajita.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering artisan-made, culturally themed boxes inspired by Mexico and other goods, including pricing, terms of service, refund and privacy policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Frangie Espinal, a visually-impaired individual, is suing MyCajita Corporation for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Espinal alleges that the website, which offers artisan-made goods, is not usable with screen-reading software, denying her and other visually-impaired users equal access to its services. The complaint cites multiple access barriers encountered by Espinal, including broken links and lack of alternative text for images. Espinal seeks a permanent injunction to require MyCajita to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
- Violations of the NYSHRL
- Violations of the NYCHRL
- Violation of GBL § 349
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while attempting to use the website.
- Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind individuals.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York State Human Rights Law and GBL § 349.
- Reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
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 offered by Defendant’s Website, during the relevant statutory period.
Jurisdiction & Venue
The Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12181, as Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the ADA and New York State laws.
