Plaintiff
- Name: Victor Lopez
- Filing Date: July 10, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Schneiderman Furniture, Inc.
- Website: www.schneidermans.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering a variety of furniture and home décor products, including customization options for colors and textures.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Victor Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Schneiderman Furniture, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Lopez alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while trying to access the website to purchase products, including missing alt-text for images and broken links. He claims these issues prevent blind individuals from enjoying the same access to goods and services as sighted individuals. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced.
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 individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while attempting to use the website.
- Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind individuals.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under New York State Human Rights Law and GBL § 349.
- 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 Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the ADA and related state laws.
