Plaintiff
- Name: Lucas Rice, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: November 14, 2025
- Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- State: Wisconsin
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, & Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Innovative Salon Products, Inc.
- Website: www.lomabeauty.us
- Industry: Beauty
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes hair and skin care products and related services.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Lucas Rice and Jessica Meyer allege that Innovative Salon Products, Inc. has failed to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. They claim that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility, as well as compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to the website.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring accessibility improvements to the digital platform.
- Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
- Compensatory damages for violations of New York State Human Rights Law.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied full and equal access to the defendant's digital platform.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).
