Alfred Trippett v. John Derian Company, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Alfred Trippett, a legally blind individual, is suing John Derian Company, Inc. for failing to provide an accessible website, https://www.johnderian.com, which sells decorative home décor products. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous accessibility barriers that prevent blind users from navigating, reviewing product information, and completing purchases. Trippett claims that these barriers violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and various New York laws. He seeks injunctive relief to make the website accessible, as well as damages and attorney fees.

Causes of Action

• Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. - Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, N.Y. Exec. Law Article 15 (Executive Law § 292 et seq.)
• Violation of New York State Civil Rights Law, NY CLS Civ R, Article 4 (CLS Civ R § 40 et seq.)
• Violation of New York City Human Rights Law, N.Y.C. Administrative Code § 8-102, et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• The Website contains accessibility barriers preventing blind users from independently navigating the site and completing purchases.
• Plaintiff was denied full and equal access to the goods and services offered through the Website due to these barriers.
• Defendant's failure to provide an accessible website violates multiple laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requested Relief

• injunctive relief requiring Defendant to make the Website accessible
• compensatory damages
• reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs
• declaration of discrimination against the blind

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access the Website and who, as a result of accessibility barriers, have been denied full and equal access to the goods and services offered through the Website during the relevant statutory period

Jurisdiction & Venue

This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 because Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.