Erika Randolph v. Toula JNY Investments, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Erika Randolph, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Toula JNY Investments, LLC for failing to make their website, Jny.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Randolph alleges that she encountered significant barriers while attempting to purchase a dress online, including a lack of alternative text for images and navigation issues that prevent keyboard-only access. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by Randolph and others in similar situations.

Causes of Action

• Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. - Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Declaratory Relief
• Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing her from completing a purchase on Jny.com.
• Defendant has failed to implement necessary accessibility features on its website.

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• A declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against the blind.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Jny.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Jny.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. § 12182; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2).