Milagros Senior v. Carnivore Brands, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Milagros Senior, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Carnivore Brands, LLC for failing to make its website, www.beardedbutchers.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent her from accessing products and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related New York laws. The complaint seeks injunctive relief to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.

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 persons.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing full use of the website.
• Defendant failed to provide necessary modifications to ensure accessibility.

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA and related laws.
• An order requiring Defendant to make its Website fully compliant with the ADA.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York laws.

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 claims arise under Title III of the ADA and related state laws.