Milton Williams v. Haven Technologies Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Milton Williams, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Haven Technologies Inc. for failing to make its website, www.isotunes.com, accessible to blind users. Williams alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while trying to access information and purchase products, which violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint cites that the website does not comply with established accessibility guidelines, leading to discrimination against visually-impaired individuals. Williams seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the alleged violations.

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 individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while attempting to use the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 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 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 venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1) and (2).