Washington Moran v. EZAKI GLICO USA CORPORATION

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Washington Moran, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that EZAKI GLICO USA CORPORATION has failed to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The website, which offers confectionery and other goods, is claimed to have multiple access barriers that prevent blind users from fully enjoying its services. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and claims damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed in the Southern District of New York, where the defendant conducts significant business.

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 on 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.
• 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, and supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367.