Teniya Booker, Sylvia Santos v. ADRIANNA PAPELL, L.L.C.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Tenya Booker and Sylvia Santos allege that Adrianna Papell, L.L.C. has failed to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. The plaintiffs encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase clothing, which they claim denied them full and equal access to the services offered. They seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility, including hiring a web accessibility consultant and training employees. The case highlights the importance of digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Causes of Action

• Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
• Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.

Key Allegations

• Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
• Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them access to products and services on the digital platform.
• Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring accessibility changes to the digital platform.
• Retain a qualified consultant for web accessibility improvements.
• Training for employees on web accessibility.

Proposed Class

Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied full and equal access to the defendant's digital platform.

Jurisdiction & Venue

Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).