Clay Lee Jones v. SMK Entertainment Group, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff CLAY LEE JONES, a visually impaired individual, alleges that SMK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC. has failed to make its website, www.smokejazz.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Plaintiff claims that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to purchase tickets for a live jazz show, including missing alt-text and broken links, which prevented him from accessing the services offered. 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 live jazz performances and dining experiences, allowing users to purchase tickets for events.

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 was denied the ability to purchase tickets due to website barriers.
• 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 its website accessible.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York City Human Rights Law.
• Attorney’s fees and costs.

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.