Lauridsen v. Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
Summary
On September 16, 2020, Erin Lauridsen filed a Complaint in California State court against Automatic Data Processing, Inc. . Plaintiff Erin Lauridsen alleges that www.adp.com is not accessible.
About the defendant
Automatic Data Processing, Inc., commonly referred to as ADP, provides payroll, accounting, human resources, and related services to businesses.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- links do not work;
- screen reader users have difficulty submitting responses through the website;
- elements, such as edit fields, graphic links, and drop-down menus are not labeled, inappropriately labeled, or otherwise difficult to interact with for screen reader users;
- inconsistent organization makes navigating the site and app unreasonably time-consuming for screen reader users;
- menus are inaccessible such that a screen reader cannot navigate or select items within them;
- pop-up messages are not spoken by screen readers;
- and the color scheme and font make it difficult for people with low vision to navigate the app and the website.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- California Civil Code § 51 (Unruh Civil Rights Act)
- California Civil Code § 51.5
- California Unfair Competition Law
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- For an order finding and declaring that ADP’s acts and practices as set forth herein are unlawful and unfair;
- For an order requiring that ADP comply with state law and provide full and equal independent access to its website and mobile application for people who are blind and have lowvision and/or who use screen reader technology;
- For such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper to ensure that LightHouse employees who are blind or have low vision are able to use ADP’s products andservices on a basis that is full and equal to that which is available to sighted individuals;
- For an award of restitution pursuant to California Business and Professions code section 17203 in the amount of the difference between what LightHouse paid for ADP’s productand the value it actually obtained;
- For an award of attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses incurred in the filing and prosecution of this action; and
- For an award of compensatory damages for violations of California Civil Code, Sections 51 and 51.5 in an amount to be determined at trial.