Plaintiff
- Name: Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo
- Filing Date: July 31, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Usher Law Group, P.C.
Defendant
- Name: Richemont North America, Inc.
- Website: www.cartier.com/en-us
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Summary: Operates an online retail platform offering luxury goods and services to consumers.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Roberto Fernando Jimenez Arroyo is suing Richemont North America, Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to the inaccessibility of its website, https://www.cartier.com/en-us/. The plaintiff, who is visually impaired, alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, including navigation difficulties and unlabeled buttons, which prevented him from completing a desired purchase. 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 reasonable attorneys' 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.
- Barriers include navigation issues, unlabeled buttons, and incorrect labeling of links.
- Plaintiff was denied equal access to goods and services offered on the website.
Requested Relief
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards
- Damages for emotional distress and frustration
- 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.
