Shaleah Raines, Karen Blachowicz v. COTON COLORS COMPANY LLC
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Case details
Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Shaleah Raines and Karen Blachowicz, both legally blind, are suing Coton Colors Company LLC for failing to make its digital platforms accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the defendant's websites, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to implement accessibility measures, as well as compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes dishware, home décor, platters, accessories, and related products.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them access to products and services on the defendant's websites.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violation of Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Permanent injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards.
- Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
- Compensatory damages for violations of New York State Human Rights Law.
Proposed class
The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied full and equal access to the defendant's digital platforms.