Plaintiff
- Name: Norma O. Gazonni
- Filing Date: March 3, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: Brasil & Brasil, P.A.
Defendant
- Name: Vineyard Vines, LLC
- Website: www.vineyardvines.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Defendant operates an e-commerce platform for selling clothing and provides information about physical store locations.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Norma O. Gazonni, a visually impaired individual, is suing Vineyard Vines, LLC for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to make its website accessible. Gazonni alleges that the website lacks necessary features for screen-reader software, preventing her from accessing product information and making purchases. She seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to recover attorney's fees. The complaint highlights specific barriers encountered by Gazonni, including missing alternative text for images and failures in price announcements, which hinder her ability to shop online and plan visits to physical stores.
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 encountered multiple barriers while attempting to use the website with screen-reader software.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible to visually impaired users.
- Attorney's fees and costs.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Southern District of Florida
