Plaintiff
- Name: Sophia Faldonie
- Filing Date: January 14, 2026
- Court: United States District Court District of Massachusetts
- State: Massachusetts
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Lekker!, Inc.
- Website: lekkerhome.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA
- Summary: Offers modern home furnishings and décor, including furniture, lighting, accessories, and design-forward pieces for contemporary living spaces.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Sophia Faldonie, a legally blind individual, is suing Lekker!, Inc. for failing to make its website, lekkerhome.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent meaningful interaction, including ambiguous link texts and inadequate labeling of form fields. Faldonie seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve website accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA standards, as well as attorney's fees. The complaint emphasizes the importance of equal access to online services for individuals with visual disabilities.
Causes of Action
- Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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 adequate corporate policies for accessibility
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible
- Declaratory relief regarding the discrimination against blind individuals
- Plaintiff's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
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
