Geovanni Bahena Figueroa v. Moon Juice Ventures, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff GEOVANNI BAHENA FIGUEROA, a visually-impaired individual, is suing MOON JUICE VENTURES, INC. for failing to make its website, www.moonjuice.com, accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase a Neuro Magnesi-Om supplement, which prevented him from enjoying the same shopping experience as sighted individuals. The complaint cites specific access issues such as missing alt-text and broken links. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to implement policies ensuring ongoing compliance with accessibility standards.

Causes of Action

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered barriers preventing access to the website's goods and services.
• Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA's accessibility requirements.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible.
• Declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against blind individuals.
• Certification of the Class and appointment of Plaintiff as Class Representative.

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, 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).