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: Bugaboo North America, Inc.
- Website: www.bugaboo.com/us-en
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Summary: Operates an online retail platform offering goods including strollers and accessories for consumers.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo, a visually impaired individual, is suing Bugaboo North America, Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York state laws. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant's website, https://www.bugaboo.com/us-en, is inaccessible to individuals with disabilities, specifically those using screen readers. Key barriers include a cookie consent pop-up that cannot be closed and menu buttons that are not accessible. The plaintiff seeks injunctive relief to ensure the website complies with accessibility standards, as well as damages for emotional distress caused by the inability to access the website's goods and services.
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.
- Barriers include cookie consent pop-up issues and inaccessible menu buttons.
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).
