Christopher Jackson, Samuel Wilson v. Selle Royal USA Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Christopher Jackson and Samuel Wilson, both legally blind, are suing Selle Royal USA Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and, for Samuel Wilson, the New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase bicycle products, including inaccessible size charts and color options. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with attorneys' fees, and Samuel Wilson seeks compensatory damages.

About the defendant

Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes bicycle parts and related products.

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 preventing them from accessing information and services on the Digital Platform.
• Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.

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 (brought by Samuel Wilson only)

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring accessibility improvements to the Digital Platform.
• Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
• Compensatory damages for violations of the New York State Human Rights Law (sought by Samuel Wilson only).