Calcano v. Fromm International LLC

What this case is about

This lawsuit alleges that Fromm International, a company that sells pet and beauty supply products, failed to make its website accessible to people who are blind or have visual impairments. The plaintiff, who is visually impaired and uses screen-reading software to navigate the internet, claims that the company's website contains barriers that prevent screen readers from working properly, making it impossible or extremely difficult to browse products, read content, or complete purchases. Because of these alleged access failures, the plaintiff argues the company is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires places of public accommodation to be accessible to people with disabilities. The proposed class includes all visually impaired individuals in the United States who have attempted to use the company's website and encountered these accessibility barriers.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically and may not reflect subsequent filings.