Lucas Rice, Jessica Meyer v. J. Press Incorporated
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- ADA's requirements for effective communication and accessibility standards.
Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Lucas Rice and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing J. Press Incorporated for failing to make its digital properties accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the defendant's website, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require J. Press to implement changes to ensure accessibility for individuals with visual disabilities, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes clothing and related products under the brand name J. Press.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to individuals with visual disabilities.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
- Defendant's website fails to comply with ADA requirements for effective communication.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Title III of the ADA
- 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 and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory and nominal damages.