Plaintiff
- Name: Denise Crumwell
- Filing Date: May 8, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: The Bruery LLC
- Website: www.thebruery.com
- Industry: Beverages
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering a variety of beers and related products, including information about pricing, terms of service, and policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Denise Crumwell, a visually-impaired individual, is suing The Bruery LLC for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Crumwell alleges that she encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase products, including missing alt-text and broken links. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require The Bruery to improve its website accessibility and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination. The case also includes claims under New York State Human Rights Law and GBL § 349.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
- Violations of the NYSHRL
- Violations of the NYCHRL
- Violation of GBL § 349
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing her from purchasing products.
- Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 guidelines for web accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction 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 GBL § 349.
- Reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
Proposed Class
All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services offered by Defendant’s Website, during the relevant statutory period.
Jurisdiction & Venue
The Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12181, as Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the ADA and related state laws.
