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Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo v. Berluti LLC

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1 Level AA

Summary

According to the complaint, Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo, a visually impaired individual, is suing Berluti LLC for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to the inaccessibility of its website. The plaintiff alleges that he faced numerous barriers while attempting to access the site to purchase products, including the inability to select product categories and sizes. The complaint cites violations of both federal and New York state laws regarding accessibility. The plaintiff seeks injunctive relief to ensure the website complies with accessibility standards, as well as damages for emotional distress and legal fees.

About the defendant

Operates an online retail platform offering luxury goods including footwear and accessories.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant's website is inaccessible to individuals with visual impairments.
  • Plaintiff encountered barriers such as inability to scroll through categories and select product options.
  • Defendant failed to comply with accessibility requirements of the ADA.

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

  • Violation of Title III of the ADA
  • Violation of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)
  • Violation of the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • Injunction requiring compliance with accessibility standards
  • Damages for emotional distress
  • Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs