Can we count your visit?

Our analytics service records the pages you view, so we can see which ones are useful. It saves a random ID in your browser, and we never use it for advertising. Read our privacy policy.

Grace Mccormick v. Kohl’s Corporation

Filed

Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, Grace McCormick, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Kohl's Corporation for failing to make its website, https://www.kohls.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from accessing products and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). McCormick claims that despite using screen-reading software, she was unable to navigate the site effectively. The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to require Kohl's to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by McCormick and others in similar situations.

About the defendant

Kohl's offers a wide array of goods, services, price specials, and other programs through its website, including clothing and home goods.

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 barriers that rendered the site unusable despite using screen-reading software.
  • Defendant has failed to make reasonable modifications to ensure accessibility.

Legal claims

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

  • Violations of the ADA
  • Violations of the New York City Human Rights Law
  • New York State Human Rights Law
  • Violation of New York State Civil Rights
  • 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.

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, www.meshki.us, and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services during the relevant statutory period.