Plaintiff
- Name: Paradise Morgan
- Filing Date: September 3, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Shaked Law Group, P.C.
Defendant
- Name: Zest Labs Inc.
- Website: http//:www.Takezest.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Zest Labs Inc. provides a website that offers a variety of goods and services, including delayed-release caffeine pills, promotions, and employment opportunities.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Paradise Morgan, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Zest Labs Inc. for failing to make their website, Takezest.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions, including lack of alt-text, inaccessible navigation, and reliance on mouse-only interactions. Morgan seeks a permanent injunction to require Zest Labs to make their website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State laws.
Causes of Action
- Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. - Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind users due to numerous access barriers.
- Plaintiff was unable to complete a transaction on the website due to these barriers.
- Defendant has failed to make reasonable modifications to ensure accessibility.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- An injunction requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights.
- Plaintiff’s reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs of suit.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12181, as Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the ADA.
