Holger Fiallo, Ian Foley v. Menaji Worldwide, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Holger Fiallo and Ian Foley, both legally blind, are suing Menaji Worldwide, LLC for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while trying to access the company's digital platform to purchase products, including erratic screen-reader focus and unlabeled elements. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.

About the defendant

Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes men’s skincare 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.
• Plaintiffs encountered barriers preventing them from accessing information about Defendant’s products and services.
• Accessibility barriers include erratic screen-reader focus and unlabeled elements.

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.