Richard DeGaetano, Jared Charlap v. Robanda International, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Richard DeGaetano and Jared Charlap, both legally blind, are suing Robanda International, Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible as required by the ADA. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, including inaccessible product options and navigation issues, which prevented them from purchasing beauty products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Robanda to implement changes to its website to ensure accessibility for individuals with visual disabilities, as well as a declaratory judgment and payment of legal costs.

Causes of Action

• Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.

Key Allegations

• Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
• Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to Defendant's online goods and services.
• Accessibility barriers include inaccessible color and length options, focus order issues, and unlabeled elements.

Requested Relief

• A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA.
• A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform fully accessible.
• Payment of costs of suit and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Proposed Class

Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied full and equal access to the digital platform of Robanda International, Inc.

Jurisdiction & Venue

Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).