Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo v. Bugaboo North America, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo, a visually impaired individual, is suing Bugaboo North America, Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York state laws. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant's website, https://www.bugaboo.com/us-en, is inaccessible to individuals with disabilities, specifically those using screen readers. Key barriers include a cookie consent pop-up that cannot be closed and menu buttons that are not accessible. The plaintiff seeks injunctive relief to ensure the website complies with accessibility standards, as well as damages for emotional distress caused by the inability to access the website's goods and services.

About the defendant

Operates an online retail platform offering goods including strollers and accessories for consumers.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is inaccessible to individuals with visual impairments.
• Barriers include cookie consent pop-up issues and inaccessible menu buttons.

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