Geovanni Bahena Figueroa v. The Classic T-Shirt Company, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff GEOVANNI BAHENA FIGUEROA, a visually-impaired individual, is suing THE CLASSIC T-SHIRT COMPANY, LLC for failing to make its website, www.theclassictshirt.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase a Short Sleeve Crew Neck, including missing alt-text and broken links, which denied him full and equal access to the goods and services offered. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make its website accessible and to implement corporate 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.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ and expert fees.

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).