Published
July 15, 2025
Updated
May 30, 2026
If you are legally blind and used a screen reader on FashionNova.com, here is what the $5.15 million settlement offered California shoppers before the claim window closed.
What Was the Fashion Nova Website Accessibility Settlement?
Fashion Nova agreed to pay $5,150,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that its online store was inaccessible to legally blind shoppers who use screen-reading software. The lawsuit claimed this denied blind users an experience equal to that of sighted customers, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Unruh Civil Rights Act.If you are legally blind and attempted to access Fashion Nova's website using screen reading software between February 26, 2018 and the settlement date, you were covered by the settlement. This settlement is now closed — the claim deadline of October 20, 2025 has passed, and new claims can no longer be submitted. This page remains available as a record of the settlement terms.
Update: The U.S. Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest urging the court to reject this proposed settlement, arguing it richly compensated class counsel while delivering little to class members — and that the settlement's own claims website was itself inaccessible to blind users. Read our full breakdown: DOJ opposes the Fashion Nova accessibility settlement.
Status
Claims Closed
Claim deadline of October 20, 2025 has passed
Total Settlement
$5.15 Million
Funded the California cash payments and website accessibility work
Your Payment
Up to $4,000
California Class Members only · under the Unruh Civil Rights Act
Who Qualified
Legally Blind Screen-Reader Users
Tried to use FashionNova.com with screen-reading software since February 26, 2018
Proof Required
No
Attestation under penalty of perjury — no documentation needed
What Was the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement amount was $5,150,000. This fund covered the cash payments to California Class Members, the cost of making Fashion Nova's website accessible, attorneys' fees, and settlement administration costs.Who Qualified for This Settlement?
The settlement divided class members into two groups:• Nationwide Class: All legally blind individuals who attempted to access Fashion Nova's website using screen-reading software during the class period. This group received the benefit of the website accessibility improvements but was not entitled to a cash payment.
• California Class: All legally blind individuals in California who attempted to access Fashion Nova's website using screen-reading software during the class period. This group could claim a cash payment of up to $4,000.
Why Did Only California Residents Get a Payment?
The monetary relief was based specifically on California's Unruh Civil Rights Act, which provides statutory damages of up to $4,000 per violation for discrimination based on disability — including inaccessibility of public accommodations such as websites. Because that law applies only to incidents involving California residents or businesses, cash payments were limited to the California Class. Members outside California were part of the Nationwide Class and benefited from the accessibility improvements to Fashion Nova's website instead.How Much Could California Class Members Get?
California Class Members could receive a one-time payment of up to $4,000. The exact amount depended on the number of approved claims and the deductions taken from the settlement fund for attorneys' fees, costs, and administration.Was Proof Required to File a Claim?
No documentation was required. However, California claimants had to attest under penalty of perjury to the following:• That they are legally blind.
• That they visited Fashion Nova's website intending to shop or to find a physical store.
• That they were unable to do so using reasonable diligence.
• The approximate dates of their visits.
Signing under penalty of perjury means swearing to the accuracy of the claim; false claims can carry criminal penalties and harm legitimate class members.
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How Were Claims Filed?
While the settlement was open, class members filed online through the official settlement website by completing the Claim Form, providing the required attestations, and selecting a payment method. The deadline to submit a Claim Form was October 20, 2025. Because that deadline has passed, the claims window is closed and no further claims are being accepted.What Did the Nationwide Class Receive?
Class members outside California did not receive a cash payment, but they benefited from the central non-monetary term of the settlement: Fashion Nova agreed to bring its website into conformance with accessibility standards so that legally blind users relying on screen readers can navigate the online store on an equal footing with sighted shoppers.What Was the Lawsuit About?
The lawsuit alleged that Fashion Nova's website contained barriers — such as images without text alternatives, controls that could not be operated with a keyboard, and other elements that screen-reading software could not interpret — which prevented legally blind users from browsing products, locating stores, and completing purchases independently. The plaintiffs alleged this violated the ADA and California's Unruh Civil Rights Act. Fashion Nova denied any wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualified for the Fashion Nova website accessibility settlement?Legally blind individuals who used screen-reading software and tried to access FashionNova.com between February 26, 2018 and the settlement date. The California Class could claim up to $4,000; the Nationwide Class received the accessibility improvements only.
Was proof required to file a claim?
No documentation was required, but California claimants had to attest under penalty of perjury that they are legally blind, that they tried to use the website to shop or find a store, that they could not do so with reasonable diligence, and the approximate dates of their visits.
Can I still file a claim?
No. The claim deadline was October 20, 2025 and the settlement is now closed. New claims can no longer be submitted.
Other Fashion Nova Class Action Coverage
Fashion Nova has faced other consumer-protection claims unrelated to this website accessibility settlement. Most recently, a proposed class action accuses the retailer of sending marketing texts during restricted hours:• Fashion Nova TCPA Early-Morning Text Lawsuit — a newly filed complaint alleging marketing texts were sent before 8 a.m., during TCPA quiet hours (allegations only; no settlement yet)
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: FashionNovaAccessibilitySettlement.com• Fashion Nova Website Accessibility Settlement — Settlement Agreement and Class Notice
• California Unruh Civil Rights Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 51 et seq.
• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
About This Page
This page summarizes the Fashion Nova website accessibility class action settlement. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news and class action information site; it is not a law firm, settlement class counsel, the settlement administrator, Fashion Nova, or a party to this lawsuit. The official settlement website, the Class Notice, and the full Settlement Agreement are the authoritative sources for eligibility, claim procedures, deadlines, and settlement terms. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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| Fashion Nova Settlement Quick Facts | |
| Status | Closed — claim deadline has passed |
|---|---|
| Total Settlement Value | $5,150,000 |
| California Class Payment | Up to $4,000 per claimant (Unruh Civil Rights Act) |
| Nationwide Class | Website accessibility improvements only — no cash payment |
| Proof Required | No — attestation under penalty of perjury |
| Claim Deadline | October 20, 2025 (passed) |
| Class Period | February 26, 2018 to the settlement date |
| Who Qualified | Legally blind people who used screen-reading software to try to access FashionNova.com |
| What It's About | Alleged inaccessibility of Fashion Nova's website to blind screen-reader users under the ADA and California's Unruh Civil Rights Act; Fashion Nova denies wrongdoing |
| Official Settlement Website | Fashion Nova Accessibility Settlement.com |
| Category | Accessibility / Disability Rights / Unruh Act / Website / No Proof |
