Frank Senior v. Bards & Cards LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Frank Senior, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Bards & Cards LLC for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website, www.bardsandcards.com, contains multiple barriers that prevent blind users from accessing its content and services, including missing alt-text for images and broken links. Senior claims these issues have caused him frustration and humiliation, denying him equal access to the goods and services offered online. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the alleged violations. The case also includes claims under New York State laws.

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 individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while attempting to use the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA and other relevant laws regarding website 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.