Plaintiff
- Name: Judith Adela Lopez
- Filing Date: February 24, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Communauté Ltd.
- Website: www.shopdoen.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering apparel and accessories, including information about products, pricing, terms of service, and privacy policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Judith Adela Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Communauté Ltd. for failing to make its website, https://www.shopdoen.com/, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent her from accessing products and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Lopez claims that these barriers include lack of alternative text for images, broken links, and inaccessible forms. She seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case highlights the ongoing issues of digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
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 persons.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while attempting to use the website.
- 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.
