Victor Lopez v. Bijora, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Victor Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Bijora, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.shopakira.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent visually-impaired individuals from accessing its goods and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state laws. Lopez claims that these barriers have caused him frustration and humiliation, and he seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.

About the defendant

Operates an online retail store offering apparel, shoes, and accessories, along with related services and information.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while attempting to use the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA and other relevant laws.

Legal claims

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

• Violations of the ADA
• 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.

• A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind individuals.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under various laws.
• 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.