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ISAIAH McKINNLEY v. ATM Collection Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA standards

Summary

According to the complaint, Isaiah McKinnley, a legally blind individual, is suing ATM Collection Inc. for failing to make its website, www.atmcollection.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. McKinnley alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to shop for luxury clothing, including inaccessible buttons and missing alternative text, which prevented him from completing his purchases. He claims this violates Title III of the ADA and seeks injunctive relief to compel the defendant to make its website compliant with accessibility standards. The complaint also cites violations of New York state laws regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

About the defendant

Operates an interactive retail platform for luxury clothing, including cashmere sweaters, women's and men's apparel, and accessories.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing meaningful engagement with the website.
  • Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 standards.

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

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • A preliminary and permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website fully compliant with the ADA.
  • Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined by proof, including all applicable statutory and punitive damages and fines.
  • An order certifying the Class and Sub-Classes under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23.

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 were denied equal access to the goods, services, and information offered thereon.