Plaintiff
- Name: Jeffrey Parker
- Filing Date: July 20, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Joseph & Norinsberg, LLP
Defendant
- Name: Tailored Brands, Inc. d/b/a Men'S Wearhouse, the Men'S Wearhouse, Inc.
- Website: www.menswearhouse.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Summary: Offers tailored clothing, formalwear, and related retail services through an integrated digital platform.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Jeffrey Parker, a legally blind individual, is suing Tailored Brands, Inc. and The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. for failing to make their website, www.menswearhouse.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. Parker alleges that he encountered numerous accessibility barriers while attempting to browse and purchase tailored clothing online, which prevented him from accessing critical product information and completing transactions independently. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York law, seeking a permanent injunction to require the defendants to make their website accessible, along with damages and attorney fees. Parker represents a class of similarly situated individuals who have faced similar barriers on the website.
Causes of Action
- Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Violation of the New York State Human Rights Law
- Violation of the New York State Civil Rights Law
- Violation of the New York City Human Rights Law
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendants' website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered accessibility barriers preventing him from completing purchases.
- Defendants failed to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Requested Relief
- Certifying this case as a class action
- Declaring that Defendants’ website violates the ADA and New York law
- Enjoining Defendants from violating the ADA and New York law
- Requiring Defendants to make their website accessible
- Awarding compensatory damages and statutory damages
- Awarding Plaintiff his costs and attorneys’ fees
Proposed Class
All other legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendants’ website and were denied equal access to its goods and services due to persistent digital accessibility barriers 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.
