Teniya Booker, Ian Foley v. The Safe Fair Food Company LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Tenya Booker and Ian Foley are suing The Safe Fair Food Company LLC for failing to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. Plaintiffs allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented them from purchasing products. They seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility, including hiring a web accessibility consultant and training employees. The case highlights the importance of digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

About the defendant

Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes allergy-friendly food products, including snacks, meals, and mixes.

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 digital platform.
• Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.

Legal claims

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

• Title III of the ADA
• Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring changes to the digital platform for accessibility.
• Retain a qualified consultant for web accessibility improvements.
• Training for employees on web accessibility.

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 platform.