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Andrew Zhang v. Bed-Stuy Fish Fry Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.2

Summary

According to the complaint, Andrew Zhang, a visually impaired individual, is suing Bed-Stuy Fish Fry Inc. for failing to make their website, Bedstuyfishfry.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions and accessing services. Zhang claims this violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York state laws. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by him and other blind users.

About the defendant

Offers a variety of seafood dishes, including fried fish, shrimp, and seafood platters, along with online ordering options for pickup and delivery.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Plaintiff is visually impaired and requires screen-reading software to access the website.
  • Defendant's website is not accessible to blind individuals, violating the ADA.
  • Access barriers prevent blind users from completing transactions on the website.

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

  • Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. - Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, N.Y. Exec. Law Article 15 (Executive Law § 292 et seq.)
  • Violation of New York State Civil Rights Law, NY CLS Civ R, Article 4 (CLS Civ R § 40 et seq.)
  • Violation of New York City Human Rights Law, N.Y.C. Administrative Code § 8-102, et seq.

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA and New York laws.
  • An order requiring Defendant to make its website accessible to blind individuals.
  • Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York State Human Rights Law and City Law.
  • Plaintiff’s reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs of suit.

Proposed class

The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Bedstuyfishfry.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of services offered by Bedstuyfishfry.com, during the relevant statutory period.