Alcazar v. Fashion Nova Inc.

On February 2, 2026, the Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest arguing that a proposed class action settlement involving an apparel company’s website would afford little value to consumers with vision disabilities while generously compensating attorneys. Plaintiffs in the case alleged that Fashion Nova Inc., a California-based apparel retailer, operated an online clothing website that was not accessible and denied blind users full and equal access to its goods and services in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Department argued the proposed agreement is unfair because the proposed injunctive relief for class members is not meaningful—it is a mere recitation of the ADA obligation to make visually delivered materials available to individuals who are blind or low vision with no confirmation or enforcement mechanism. The Department did not adopt a more strenuous standard of accessibility than the statutory requirements of the ADA.  As proposed, the agreement does not ensure Fashion Nova takes concrete steps to make its website accessible. The Department also argued that the Court should scrutinize compensation to class counsel given that their own website to manage the proposed class settlement was inaccessible to individuals with vision disabilities. The case is pending in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, which must approve any settlement.