Plaintiff
- Name: Arnold Vargas, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: April 2, 2026
- Court: United States District Court District of Massachusetts
- State: Massachusetts
- Attorney Firm: Block & Leviton LLP; Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Ricardo Beverly Hills, Inc.
- Website: www.ricardobeverlyhills.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: ADA's requirements for effective communication and equal access
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes luggage and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Arnold Vargas and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing Ricardo Beverly Hills, Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Jessica Meyer also brings a claim under the New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase luggage, which prevented them from completing their transactions. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve accessibility on its website and to ensure compliance with ADA standards. They also request compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA (both plaintiffs)
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq. (Jessica Meyer only)
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to individuals with visual disabilities.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to Defendant's online goods and services.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York State Human Rights Law.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform fully accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory damages.
- Payment of 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).
