Plaintiff
- Name: Lucas Rice, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: February 27, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- State: Wisconsin
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: J. Press Incorporated
- Website: jpress.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: ADA's requirements for effective communication and accessibility standards.
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes clothing and related products under the brand name J. Press.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Lucas Rice and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing J. Press Incorporated for failing to make its digital properties accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the defendant's website, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require J. Press to implement changes to ensure accessibility for individuals with visual disabilities, along with 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 individuals with visual disabilities.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
- Defendant's website fails to comply with ADA requirements for effective communication.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory and nominal damages.
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).
