Arnold Vargas, Samuel Wilson v. Feals, Inc.
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Case details
Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Arnold Vargas and Samuel Wilson, both legally blind, are suing Feals, Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase CBD products, including issues with screen reader compatibility. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Feals to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes CBD products and related services.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to Defendant's online goods and services.
- Accessibility barriers include issues with screen reader compatibility and navigation.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory damages.
- Payment of nominal damages.