Plaintiff
- Name: Washington Benavides Moran
- Filing Date: August 18, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Munchkin, Inc.
- Website: www.munchkin.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering infant and toddler products, including formula, along with information about pricing, terms of service, and policies.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Washington Benavides Moran, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Munchkin, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.munchkin.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent him from accessing information about infant products, including formula, and completing purchases. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), New York State Human Rights Law, and other laws. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require Munchkin 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 persons.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing full use of the website.
- Defendant 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 claims arise under Title III of the ADA and New York State laws.
