SETTLEMENT INFORMATION
NFB V. TARGET
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The Settlement
$6,000,000
Baltimore, Maryland (August 27, 2008): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Target (NYSE: TGT) announced today that they have settled a class action lawsuit regarding access to the Target.com Web site by blind people.
Dr. Marc Maurer, president of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “Access to Web sites is critical to the full and equal participation of blind people in all
aspects of modern life. The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to have
reached a settlement with Target that is good for all blind consumers, and we
recognize that Target has already taken action to make certain that its Web site
is accessible to everyone. We look forward to working with Target in the coming
months to help make additional improvements that will enhance the experience
of blind visitors to Target.com. It is our sincere hope that other businesses
providing goods and services over the Internet will follow Target’s example and
take affirmative steps to provide full access to their Web sites by blind
consumers.”
Bruce Sexton, Jr., a named plaintiff in the case from the beginning, added: "This
settlement marks a new chapter in making Web sites accessible to the blind. I
commend Target for committing to being a leader in online accessibility."
Steve Eastman, president of Target.com, said: “First and foremost, Target is
committed to serving all our guests. As our online business has evolved, we
have made significant enhancements in order to provide an accessible shopping
experience. We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the National
Federation of the Blind regarding the accessibility of Target.com for individuals
who use assistive technologies and will work with the NFB on further refinementsto our Web site.”
As part of the settlement, Target will establish a $6 million fund from which
members of the California settlement class can make claims. In addition, the
National Federation of the Blind will certify the Target Web site through its
Nonvisual Accessibility Web Certification program once agreed upon
improvements are completed in early 2009. Target and NFB have agreed to a
three-year relationship during which NFB will perform accessibility testing of the
Target Web site. For more information about the terms of the settlement, please
visit www.nfbtargetlawsuit.com
.About the National Federation of the Blind
With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy,
education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and
self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice
of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of
the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United
States for the blind led by the blind.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,648 stores in 47 states nationwide
by delivering today’s best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to
providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store
experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or
shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping
experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items.
Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities
through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target
has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help
meet community needs.
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