Judith Adela Fernandez Martinez v. STEAMERY US INC.

Summary

According to the complaint, Judith Adela Fernandez Martinez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Steamery US Inc. for failing to make its website, https://steamery.us/, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains multiple barriers that prevent blind individuals from accessing its goods and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state laws. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to change its website practices and policies to ensure accessibility, as well as compensatory damages for the discrimination faced.

About the defendant

Operates an online retail store offering clothing care products and related goods, including information about pricing, terms of service, and policies.

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 multiple access barriers while attempting to use the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA and other relevant laws.

Legal claims

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

• Violations of the ADA
• Violations of the NYSHRL
• Violations of the NYCHRL
• Violation of GBL § 349

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible to blind individuals.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under various laws.
• Attorney’s fees and costs.

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 have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services offered by Defendant’s Website during the relevant statutory period.