Plaintiff
- Name: Arnold Vargas, Samuel Wilson
- Filing Date: March 16, 2026
- Court: United States District Court District of Massachusetts
- State: Massachusetts
- Attorney Firm: Block & Leviton LLP; Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Feals, Inc.
- Website: feals.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: ADA and WCAG 2.1 compliance standards
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes CBD products and related services.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Arnold Vargas and Samuel Wilson, both legally blind, are suing Feals, Inc. 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 CBD products, including issues with screen reader compatibility. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Feals to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- 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 access to Defendant's online goods and services.
- Accessibility barriers include issues with screen reader compatibility and navigation.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory damages.
- Payment of nominal damages.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court’s jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188.
