Milton Williams v. Central Brands LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Milton Williams, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Central Brands LLC for failing to make its website, www.fancybands.net, accessible to blind users. Williams alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while trying to access products and services on the site, which violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other New York laws. He seeks a permanent injunction requiring the company to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights the need for compliance with established web accessibility guidelines to ensure equal access for visually-impaired consumers.

About the defendant

Operates an online retail store selling watch bands, cases, and purses.

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 WCAG 2.0 guidelines.

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.

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA and related laws.
• A declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against the blind.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York laws.

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