James Murphy v. LOW TECH TOY CLUB, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, James Murphy, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Low Tech Toy Club, LLC for failing to make its website, www.thewoobles.com, accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Murphy alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while trying to access the website, which prevented him from obtaining information about products, including crochet kits and accessories. The complaint cites violations of the ADA, New York State Human Rights Law, and New York City Human Rights Law, seeking a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination. Murphy claims that the inaccessibility of the website has caused him frustration and humiliation, and he seeks to represent a class of similarly situated individuals.

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.