Plaintiff
- Name: Susan Russo
- Filing Date: July 1, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC
Defendant
- Name: Awol Vision Technology, LLC
- Website: www.awolvision.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Summary: Defendant operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform through which consumers can browse, configure, and purchase premium 4K ultra short throw laser projectors, ambient light rejection projection screens, and integrated home theater packages.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Susan Russo, a legally blind consumer, is suing Awol Vision Technology, LLC for failing to make its e-commerce website, www.awolvision.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals. Russo alleges that she encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the site to purchase premium home theater products, including missing alternative text for images and unlabeled buttons. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and various New York state laws. Russo seeks injunctive relief to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination she faced.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
- New York State Human Rights Law, NYSHRL
- Violation of New York State Civil Rights Law, NYCRL
- Violations of the New York City Human Rights Law, NYCHRL
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered barriers while attempting to access the website on multiple occasions.
- Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction prohibiting Defendant from violating Title III of the ADA.
- A preliminary and permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make www.awolvision.com fully accessible.
- Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined by proof.
- An award of costs, litigation expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees.
Proposed Class
All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant's website, www.awolvision.com, and, as a result of Defendant's failure to design and maintain the website in an accessible manner, were denied equal access to the goods, services, and information offered thereon.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 because Plaintiff's claims arise under the laws of the United States.
