Victor Lopez v. Monat Global Corp.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
Summary
According to the complaint, Victor Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Monat Global Corp. for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website, https://monatglobal.com/, contains multiple barriers that prevent blind users from accessing information about haircare and skincare products, pricing, and policies. Lopez claims that these barriers violate his rights under the ADA and other New York laws. He seeks a permanent injunction to require Monat Global to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination he has faced. The complaint highlights the importance of web accessibility for individuals with disabilities and the ongoing issues faced by blind consumers in accessing online services.
About the defendant
Operates an online retail store offering haircare and skincare products, along with information about pricing, terms of service, and policies.
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 on the website preventing equal access to goods and services.
- Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA and other relevant laws regarding website accessibility.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
- 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.
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind individuals.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under relevant laws.
- Attorney’s 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.