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: OPPO Merchandise Group Inc.
- Website: opposuits.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Summary: Operates an online retail platform offering goods including suits and apparel.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo, a visually impaired individual, is suing Oppo Merchandise Group Inc. for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York Human Rights Laws due to their website's inaccessibility. The plaintiff alleges that he faced multiple barriers while trying to access the website to purchase a suit, including inaccessible buttons and pop-up boxes that prevented him from completing transactions. The complaint cites specific accessibility standards that the website fails to meet and seeks injunctive relief to ensure compliance, along with damages for emotional distress.
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 inaccessible buttons and pop-up boxes.
- Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
Requested Relief
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA 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 and supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367.
