Zephyrin Victor v. Jonathan Adler Enterprises LLC
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.2 AA
Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff Zephyrin Victor, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that Jonathan Adler Enterprises LLC's website, https://jonathanadler.com/, is inaccessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details multiple barriers encountered by the Plaintiff while attempting to navigate the website using screen-reading software, which prevented him from accessing goods and services. The Plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the Defendant to make the website compliant with accessibility standards, along with damages and legal fees.
About the defendant
Operates an online store offering home decor and furniture, including luxury items and design services.
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 accessibility barriers preventing independent use of the website.
- Defendant's website fails to comply with WCAG 2.2 guidelines.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182, et seq.
- Declaratory Relief
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA.
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards for website accessibility.
- Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals on the website.
- Payment of nominal damages.
- Pre- and post-judgment interest.
- Award of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
- Other relief deemed just and proper.