Plaintiff
- Name: Andrew Zhang
- Filing Date: March 12, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Horowitz Law PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Bed-Stuy Fish Fry Inc.
- Website: bedstuyfishfry.com
- Industry: Food, Beverage & Tobacco
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Offers a variety of seafood dishes, including fried fish, shrimp, and seafood platters, along with online ordering options for pickup and delivery.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Andrew Zhang, a visually impaired individual, is suing Bed-Stuy Fish Fry Inc. for failing to make their website, Bedstuyfishfry.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions and accessing services. Zhang claims this violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York state laws. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by him and other blind users.
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.
Key Allegations
- Plaintiff is visually impaired and requires screen-reading software to access the website.
- Defendant's website is not accessible to blind individuals, violating the ADA.
- Access barriers prevent blind users from completing transactions on the website.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA and New York laws.
- An order requiring Defendant to make its website accessible to blind individuals.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York State Human Rights Law and City Law.
- Plaintiff's reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs of suit.
Proposed Class
all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Bedstuyfishfry.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of services offered by Bedstuyfishfry.com, during the relevant statutory period.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12181, and venue is proper in this District of New York.
