Plaintiff
- Name: Judith Adela Lopez
- Filing Date: September 30, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Blackstone Products
- Website: www.blackstoneproducts.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering grilling and outdoor products, including information about goods, pricing, terms of service, refund and privacy policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Judith Adela Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Blackstone Products for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website, www.blackstoneproducts.com, contains numerous barriers that prevent blind users from accessing information and purchasing products. Lopez claims that these barriers include lack of alternative text for images, broken links, and inadequate navigation features. She seeks a permanent injunction to require Blackstone to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the discrimination she has faced. The case also includes class action allegations on behalf of all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues with the website.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA
- 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 persons.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing her from purchasing products.
- Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA and other relevant laws.
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.
