Plaintiff
- Name: Gabriela Cruz
- Filing Date: January 30, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- State: Wisconsin
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Designs By Nikki LLC
- Website: beachriot.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides a wide array of women's products including swimwear, apparel, and accessories for online purchase.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Gabriela Cruz, a visually impaired individual, is suing Designs By Nikki LLC for failing to make their website, beachriot.com, accessible to blind users. Cruz alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her and others from completing transactions independently. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make necessary changes to the website to ensure accessibility. Cruz claims that the lack of accessible features denies her equal access to the goods and services offered online, which is a violation of her rights under the ADA.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
- Failure to provide reasonable modifications for accessibility
- Denial of full and equal access to goods and services offered on the Website
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).
