Judith Adela Lopez v. Fabula Holdings, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Judith Adela Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Fabula Holdings, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.fabulacoffee.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent her from accessing information about coffee products and completing purchases, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related New York laws. Lopez seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and claims damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights the need for compliance with established web accessibility guidelines.

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 individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing her from purchasing products.
• Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 guidelines for web accessibility.

Requested Relief

• A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind individuals.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under various laws.
• 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.