Jeffrey Martinez, Josie Colon v. TEECCINO CAFFE, INC.
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Case details
Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Jeffrey Martinez and Josie Colon allege that Teeccino Caffe, Inc. has failed to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiffs encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase products, including inaccessible buttons and navigation issues. They seek a permanent injunction requiring Teeccino to implement changes to ensure accessibility, as well as payment of costs and attorneys' fees. The case highlights the importance of digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes herbal coffees, teas, 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 that denied them full access to the website.
- Accessibility issues include inaccessible buttons and navigation problems.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Permanent injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards.
- Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
- Monitoring of compliance with the court’s orders.
Proposed class
The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied access to the defendant's digital platform.