Clay Lee Jones v. Rudy’s Music Soho, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff CLAY LEE JONES, a visually impaired individual, alleges that RUDY’S MUSIC SOHO, INC. has failed to make its website, www.rudysmusic.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Plaintiff claims that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to purchase a Fender American Vintage II electric guitar, including missing alt-text and unclear labels for interactive elements. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the Defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to provide compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.

About the defendant

Offers products and services for online sale, specializing in vintage, rare, and premium musical instruments, providing a shopping experience for enthusiasts.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant’s website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing full use of the website.
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Legal claims

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

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Violations of the NYCHRL
• Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York City Human Rights Law.
• Certification of the Class and Sub-Classes.

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 Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.