Milton Williams v. Eminence Speaker, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Milton Williams, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Eminence Speaker, LLC for failing to make its website accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Williams alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from obtaining information about products and making purchases. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require Eminence to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination. The case also includes claims under New York State Human Rights Law and GBL § 349.

About the defendant

Operates an online retail store offering guitar, bass, and professional audio loudspeakers, along with related goods and services.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing full use of 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, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
• Violations of the NYSHRL
• Violations of the NYCHRL
• Violations 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 to blind individuals.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York State Human Rights Law and GBL § 349.
• 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.