Judith Adela Lopez v. Kuli Kuli, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Judith Adela Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Kuli Kuli, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent blind users from accessing information about products, including superfood items. Lopez claims that these barriers have caused her frustration and humiliation, denying her equal access to the goods and services offered online. She seeks a permanent injunction to require Kuli Kuli to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case also includes claims under New York State laws.

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 individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing full use of the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 guidelines.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to individuals with disabilities.
• 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, and supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367.