Plaintiff
- Name: LAURENCE WILLS
- Filing Date: October 10, 2025
- Court: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: STEIN SAKS, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: TESOLIFE US, INC.
- Website: www.tesolife.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Summary: Offers a wide selection of genuine Chinese items, including traditional handicrafts and modern electronics, focusing on authenticity and direct partnerships with trusted Chinese manufacturers.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Laurence Wills, a visually impaired individual, is suing Tesolife US, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.tesolife.com, accessible to blind users. Wills alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from purchasing original Chinese products. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), claiming that the website's design does not comply with accessibility standards. Wills seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to provide compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.
Causes of Action
- VIOLATIONS OF THE ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
- VIOLATIONS OF THE NYCHRL
- DECLARATORY RELIEF
Key Allegations
- Defendant’s website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
- Plaintiff was denied full and equal access to the website due to its design.
- Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind individuals.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York City Human Rights Law.
- Certification of the Class and Sub-Classes.
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, 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, and supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367 over Plaintiff’s NYCHRL claims.
