Plaintiff
- Name: Glen Rushefsky
- Filing Date: September 18, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Joseph Norinsberg, LLC
Defendant
- Name: ABC HoldCo LLC
- Website: www.abchome.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Summary: markets and sells luxury home furnishings, rugs, décor, textiles, and related products
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Glen Rushefsky, a legally blind individual, is suing ABC HOLDCO LLC for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to the inaccessibility of its e-commerce website, www.abchome.com. The plaintiff alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to browse and purchase luxury home furnishings, including missing alternative text for images and unlabeled interactive controls. The complaint cites previous lawsuits against the defendant for similar accessibility violations and seeks a permanent injunction to require compliance with accessibility standards, as well as compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by blind users.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)
- Violation of New York State Civil Rights Law (NYCRL)
- Violations of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind users due to multiple barriers.
- Plaintiff encountered accessibility issues while attempting to browse and purchase products.
- Defendant has failed to remediate known accessibility issues despite prior notice.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- A declaration that Defendant discriminates against blind individuals by failing to provide accessible website features.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York City Human Rights Law, New York State Human Rights Law, and New York State Civil Rights Law.
Proposed Class
All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access www.abchome.com and were denied equal access to its digital content, product information, and online purchasing functions due to persistent accessibility barriers during the relevant statutory period.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188.
