Henry Tucker v. Kor Shots, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Henry Tucker, a visually-impaired individual, is suing KOR SHOTS, INC. for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The website, https://korshots.com/, allegedly contains multiple barriers that prevent blind users from accessing its products and services, including missing alt-text for images and broken links. Tucker claims these issues have caused him frustration and humiliation, and he seeks a permanent injunction to require the company to improve accessibility. The complaint also cites violations of 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 individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing full use of the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 guidelines.

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.