Leshawn Young v. Lemme Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Leshawn Young, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Lemme Inc. for failing to make its website, https://lemmelive.com/, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent her from accessing information about products, including health supplements, and completing purchases. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state laws, claiming that these barriers have caused frustration and humiliation. Young seeks a permanent injunction to require Lemme Inc. to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.

About the defendant

Operates an online retail store offering health supplements and other goods, including information about products, pricing, 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.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights.
• Reasonable attorneys’ 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 offered by Defendant’s Website, during the relevant statutory period.