Plaintiff
- Name: Washington Benavides Moran
- Filing Date: February 9, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Ludivine Madison Avenue, LLC
- Website: boutiqueludivine.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering clothing, footwear, and accessories, along with information about products, pricing, and policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff WASHINGTON BENAVIDES MORAN, a visually-impaired individual, is suing LUDIVINE MADISON AVENUE, LLC for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The website, https://boutiqueludivine.com/, allegedly contains multiple barriers that prevent blind users from accessing its content and services, including missing alt-text for images and broken links. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and claims damages for the discrimination faced due to these barriers.
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 on the website.
- Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights.
- 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, as Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the ADA and related state laws.
