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Laurence Wills v. Alumni of Ny, Inc.

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, Laurence Wills, a visually impaired individual, is suing Alumni of NY, Inc. for failing to make their website, www.hatchetsupply.com, accessible. Wills alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to use the site to purchase Adidas sneakers, which prevented him from accessing the goods and services offered. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), claiming that the website does not comply with accessibility standards. Wills seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.

About the defendant

Offers products and services for online sale, including a curated collection of exclusive footwear and streetwear, allowing users to browse for items, inquire about pricing, and receive product updates and promotions.

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 preventing full use of the website.
  • Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

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.
  • Violations of the NYCHRL
  • Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible.
  • Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York City Human Rights Law.
  • 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 as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.