Western Union and Overtime Sports face accessibility class actions, whilst Optavia decides to settle

Sep 22 2022

Our weekly roundup of recent ADA litigation cases

This week the spotlight is on financial services, sports media, and health & wellness.

Both Western Union and Overtime Sports face claims that their websites are inaccessible to the visually impaired, whilst Optavia deals with the same issue by settling.

8 million visually impaired people in the United States

In this case the plaintiff cited a 2010 Census Bureau report that states there 8 million visually impaired people in the United States, 2 million of whom are blind.

Cruz (the plaintiff), went on to make the point that a lack of access to an organization’s website may deter these users from visiting the physical location.

Miriam Cruz v. Western Union Holdings Inc.

https://topclassactions.com/disability-class-action-lawsuit/western-union-class-action-alleges-website-inaccessible-to-blind-visually-impaired/ (opens in a new window)

The cost of settling

Optavia are counting the cost after deciding to settle their class action. Under the agreement reached, Optavia will foot the bill of ensuring that within the next 36 months its digital platforms are accessible to blind individuals. Plus, they will pay the plaintiff $1,000 and provide $45,000 for legal fees.

Blair Douglass v. Optavia LLC

https://www.lexislegalnews.com/mealeys-cyber-tech-e-commerce/articles/80690?nl_pk=741a37e7-1565-473f-baaa-0984144b9f07 (opens in a new window)

Thousands of access barriers

In the Overtime Sports class action, the lawsuit claimed that the thousands of access barriers that existed on Overtime.tv made it ‘difficult if not impossible’ for customers who are blind or visually impaired to use their site.

Slade v. Overtime Sports Inc.

https://topclassactions.com/disability-class-action-lawsuit/overtime-sports-class-action-alleges-website-violates-civil-rights-of-visually-impaired-people/ (opens in a new window)

Recent articles

Trump Administration Sued (surprise …😉) Over ASL Interpreter Snub

23 Jun 2025

How EAA Complaints Work Across Five Key EU Countries

11 Jun 2025

New ADA Rules Require School Websites to Be Fully Accessible

10 Jun 2025

V500 Scorecard Reveals Gaps in Digital Readiness Ahead of EAA Deadline

09 Jun 2025

Accessibility Gains Ground in Cybersecurity: Funka Foundation Secures Role in EU Standards Development

04 Jun 2025

Preparing for the New Wave of Accessibility Laws

29 May 2025

Why U.S. Companies Operating in the EU Must Act Now on Digital Accessibility

29 May 2025

Designing for Inclusion: How Digital Accessibility Supports the Autism Community

25 May 2025

The ROI of Accessibility: The Value of Digital Access in an AI-Driven Economy

25 May 2025

Digital Accessibility Lawsuits Are Surging, And No One Is Exempt

20 May 2025