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Lucas Rice, Christopher Walters v. RP55, Inc.

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Case details

Standards cited
ADA’s requirements apply to all the goods, services, privileges, or activities offered by public accommodations, including those offered on the web.

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Lucas Rice and Christopher Walters, both legally blind, are suing RP55, INC. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase clothing, including issues with accessibility overlays that hinder screen-reader functionality. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.

About the defendant

Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes clothing and related products under the brand name Akoo.

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 Defendant's online goods and services.
  • Accessibility overlays used by Defendant create additional barriers for screen-reader users.

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.
  • Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
  • A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
  • Payment of costs of suit.
  • Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
  • Payment of compensatory damages pursuant to New York law.
  • Payment of nominal damages.