Plaintiff
- Name: Norma O. Gazonni
- Filing Date: March 13, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: Brasil & Brasil, P.A.
Defendant
- Name: Hot Topic Inc. of California
- Website: hottopic.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Sells clothing and merchandise through an e-commerce platform and physical stores.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Norma O. Gazonni, a visually impaired individual, is suing Hot Topic Inc. of California for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Gazonni alleges that the defendant's website, https://hottopic.com, is not accessible to blind users, preventing her from fully enjoying the goods and services offered. The complaint details specific barriers encountered on the website, such as lack of alternative text for images and inadequate navigation for screen-reader software. Gazonni seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to recover attorney's fees and costs.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not fully accessible to blind or visually impaired consumers
- Plaintiff requires screen-reader software to access website content
- Defendant's website lacks meaningful alternative text for images
- Website fails to provide necessary auxiliary aids and services for effective communication
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible
- Order for reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses
- Require Defendant to provide auxiliary aids and services for effective communication
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction based on federal question under 28 U.S.C. §1331 and ADA provisions
