Dominique Tompkins, Jessica Meyer v. Ruti Inc
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Dominique Tompkins and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing RUTI INC for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the ADA and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that accessibility barriers on the website prevent them from accessing product information and completing purchases. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require RUTI to improve accessibility, along with damages and attorney fees.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes women's clothing 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.
- Accessibility barriers prevent plaintiffs from accessing information about products and services.
- Defendant uses ineffective accessibility overlay software.
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 and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory and nominal damages.