Judith Pelaez v. Spoonful Of Comfort, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Judith Pelaez, a visually impaired individual, is suing Spoonful Of Comfort, LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Pelaez alleges that the website, which offers gourmet gift packages, contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired users from completing transactions. Specific issues include a lack of alternative text for images and the requirement to use a mouse for navigation. Pelaez seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the class of visually impaired individuals affected.

Causes of Action

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Failure to provide alternative text for images
• Inability to navigate using keyboard alone
• Lack of adequate labeling for interactive elements

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).