Plaintiff
- Name: Arnold Vargas, Ian Foley
- Filing Date: February 9, 2026
- Court: United States District Court District of Massachusetts
- State: Massachusetts
- Attorney Firm: Block & Leviton LLP; Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Oransi LLC
- Website: oransi.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: ADA's requirements for effective communication and accessibility standards as outlined in DOJ Guidance.
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes high-performance air purifiers and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Arnold Vargas and Ian Foley, both legally blind, are suing Oransi LLC for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase air purifiers, including inaccessible navigation menus and user guides. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Oransi to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full and equal access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
- Accessibility barriers include inaccessible navigation menus and user guides without accessible alternatives.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform fully accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory and nominal damages.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).
