Christopher Jackson, Ian Foley v. Clickstop, Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- ADA's requirements for effective communication and equal access, DOJ Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA.
Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Christopher Jackson and Ian Foley, both legally blind, are suing Clickstop, Inc. for failing to make its website, https://www.ecofoil.com/, accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the ADA and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the site to purchase insulation products, which prevented them from fully utilizing the services offered. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring Clickstop to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes reflective insulation and related products.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to individuals with visual disabilities.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full and equal access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
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.
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory damages pursuant to New York law.
- Payment of nominal damages.