Plaintiff
- Name: Holger Fiallo, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: October 21, 2025
- Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, & Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Renegade Furniture Group, Inc.
- Website: www.colemanfurniture.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes home furnishings and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Holger Fiallo and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing Renegade Furniture Group, Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to implement necessary changes for accessibility, as well as compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them access to products and services on the digital platform.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring accessibility changes to the digital platform.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
- Compensatory damages for violations of New York State Human Rights Law.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied full and equal access to the defendant's digital platform.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188. Venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).