Plaintiff
- Name: Frangie Espinal
- Filing Date: September 4, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Panier Des Sens, Inc.
- Website: us.panierdessens.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering skincare products and fragrances, providing information about goods, pricing, terms of service, refund and privacy policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Frangie Espinal, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Panier Des Sens, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Espinal alleges that the website contains multiple barriers that prevent blind users from accessing information about skincare products and fragrances, including lack of alternative text for images and broken links. The complaint cites violations of the ADA, New York State Human Rights Law, and New York City Human Rights Law, seeking a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA
- 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 individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing her from purchasing products.
- Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 guidelines for web accessibility.
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 claims arise under Title III of the ADA and New York State laws.
