Plaintiff
- Name: VICTOR LOPEZ
- Filing Date: October 3, 2025
- Court: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: GOTTLIEB & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Defendant
- Name: MONAT GLOBAL CORP.
- Website: www.monatglobal.com
- Industry: Beauty
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering haircare and skincare products, along with information about pricing, terms of service, and policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Victor Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Monat Global Corp. for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website, https://monatglobal.com/, contains multiple barriers that prevent blind users from accessing information about haircare and skincare products, pricing, and policies. Lopez claims that these barriers violate his rights under the ADA and other New York laws. He seeks a permanent injunction to require Monat Global to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination he has faced. The complaint highlights the importance of web accessibility for individuals with disabilities and the ongoing issues faced by blind consumers in accessing online services.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
- 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 individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers on the website preventing equal access to goods and services.
- Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA and other relevant laws regarding website accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind individuals.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under relevant laws.
- Attorney's 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, and supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367 over Plaintiffs’ claims pursuant to New York State Human Rights Law, NYCHRL, and GBL § 349.
