Plaintiff
- Name: Sophia Faldonie
- Filing Date: March 17, 2026
- Court: United States District Court District of Massachusetts
- State: Massachusetts
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Jordan's Furniture, Inc.
- Website: www.jordans.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA
- Summary: Offers a wide range of home furnishings including living room seating, dining and bedroom furniture, mattresses, and decorative accessories.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Sophia Faldonie, a legally blind individual, is suing Jordan's Furniture, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.jordans.com, accessible to blind users, which allegedly violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff claims that she encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website using screen reader technology, including inadequate heading structure and lack of alternative text for images. Faldonie seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve the website's accessibility and to ensure compliance with ADA standards. She also requests attorney fees and other relief.
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 not accessible to blind individuals
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while using the website
- Defendant has failed to implement necessary changes to ensure website accessibility
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA
- Injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website compliant with the ADA
- Declaration that Defendant discriminates against the blind
- Plaintiff's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
Jurisdiction & Venue
Subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper in the District of Massachusetts
