Washington Benavides Moran v. Maimoun LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff WASHINGTON BENAVIDES MORAN is suing MAIMOUN LLC for failing to make its website accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from purchasing products and obtaining necessary information. The complaint cites that the website lacks alternative text for images and has broken links, making it difficult for screen-reading software to function properly. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and claims damages for the discrimination faced. The case highlights the importance of web accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

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 the ADA and other relevant laws.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to individuals with disabilities.
• 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 venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1) and (2).