Kelly Smith, Jessica Meyer v. Grand Brands, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Kelly Smith and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing Grand Brands, Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and, for Jessica Meyer, the New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase drink mixes, including issues with screen reader compatibility and unlabeled elements. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with attorneys' fees, and Jessica Meyer seeks compensatory damages.

About the defendant

Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes drink mixes 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 digital platform.
• Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.

Legal claims

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

• Violation of Title III of the ADA
• Violation of New York State Human Rights Law (brought by Jessica Meyer only)

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring accessibility improvements to the digital platform.
• Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
• Compensatory damages for violations of the New York State Human Rights Law (sought by Jessica Meyer only).