Plaintiff
- Name: Victor Lopez
- Filing Date: July 28, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Furnitureland South, Inc.
- Website: www.furniturelandsouth.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering furniture and home décor products, including information about pricing, terms of service, and policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Victor Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Furnitureland South, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent blind users from accessing information about products and services, including lack of alternative text for images and broken links. Lopez seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and claims damages for the discrimination faced. The case also includes class action allegations on behalf of all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues with the website.
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 provide necessary modifications to ensure accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind individuals.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under applicable laws.
- Reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
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, as claims arise under Title III of the ADA and related state laws.
