Plaintiff
- Name: Washington Benavides Moran
- Filing Date: February 10, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Grip6, Inc.
- Website: grip6.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering a variety of goods including clothing and accessories such as socks, belts, and wallets.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiff WASHINGTON BENAVIDES MORAN is suing GRIP6, INC. for failing to make its website, https://grip6.com, accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals. The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from obtaining information about and purchasing products such as socks and belts. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
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 preventing equal access to goods and services.
- Defendant has failed to comply with ADA requirements for website accessibility.
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, and supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367 over Plaintiffs’ claims pursuant to New York State Human Rights Law.
