Sylinia Jackson v. Ink & Alloy LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Sylinia Jackson, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Ink & Alloy LLC for failing to make its website, www.inkalloy.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent visually-impaired individuals from accessing its goods and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state laws. Jackson claims that these barriers include lack of alternative text for images, broken links, and inaccessible forms. She seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues.

Causes of Action

• Violations of the ADA
• Violations of the NYSHRL
• Violations of the NYCHRL
• Violation of GBL § 349

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing full use of the website
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 guidelines

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible
• Compensatory damages
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Reasonable attorneys’ fees

Proposed Class

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services offered by Defendant’s Website, during the relevant statutory period

Jurisdiction & Venue

The Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12181; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1) and (2)