Milton Williams v. Specialty Technologies, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Milton Williams, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Specialty Technologies, LLC for failing to make its website, www.svsound.com, accessible to blind users. Williams alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while trying to access information about audio products, which violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He seeks a permanent injunction to require the company to improve website accessibility and claims damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint also cites violations of New York State laws regarding accessibility.

About the defendant

Operates an online retail store offering audio speakers, subwoofers, and cables, along with related information 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 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, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
• 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 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.