Plaintiff
- Name: Victor Lopez
- Filing Date: July 2, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: TK Trading Company, GBC
- Website: www.stormcreek.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering clothing and other goods, including information about products, pricing, and policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Victor Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing TK Trading Company for failing to make its website, www.stormcreek.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent visually-impaired individuals from accessing products and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related New York laws. Lopez seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights specific access issues, including lack of alternative text for images and broken links, which hinder the ability of blind users to navigate and utilize the website effectively.
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.
