Jeffrey Martinez, Josie Colon v. TEECCINO CAFFE, INC.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Jeffrey Martinez and Josie Colon allege that Teeccino Caffe, Inc. has failed to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiffs encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase products, including inaccessible buttons and navigation issues. They seek a permanent injunction requiring Teeccino to implement changes to ensure accessibility, as well as payment of costs and attorneys' fees. The case highlights the importance of digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Causes of Action

• Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.

Key Allegations

• Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
• Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to the website.
• Accessibility issues include inaccessible buttons and navigation problems.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards.
• Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
• Monitoring of compliance with the court's orders.

Proposed Class

Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied access to the defendant's digital platform.

Jurisdiction & Venue

Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).