Plaintiff
- Name: Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo
- Filing Date: August 3, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Usher Law Group, P.C.
Defendant
- Name: Berluti LLC
- Website: www.berluti.com/en-us
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Summary: Operates an online retail platform offering luxury goods including footwear and accessories.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo, a visually impaired individual, is suing Berluti LLC for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to the inaccessibility of its website. The plaintiff alleges that he faced numerous barriers while attempting to access the site to purchase products, including the inability to select product categories and sizes. The complaint cites violations of both federal and New York state laws regarding accessibility. The plaintiff seeks injunctive relief to ensure the website complies with accessibility standards, as well as damages for emotional distress and legal fees.
Causes of Action
- VIOLATION OF TITLE III OF THE ADA
- VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK CITY HUMAN RIGHTS LAW (NYCHRL)
- VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE HUMAN RIGHTS LAW (NYSHRL)
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to individuals with visual impairments.
- Plaintiff encountered barriers such as inability to scroll through categories and select product options.
- Defendant failed to comply with accessibility requirements of the ADA.
Requested Relief
- Injunction requiring compliance with accessibility standards
- Damages for emotional distress
- Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 because this action arises under a federal law, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
