Plaintiff
- Name: Lucas Rice, Sam Wilson
- Filing Date: October 28, 2025
- Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- State: Wisconsin
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, & Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Blenders Eyewear LLC
- Website: www.blenderseyewear.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes sunglasses and eyewear products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Lucas Rice and Sam Wilson allege that Blenders Eyewear LLC has failed to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. They claim that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase sunglasses, including unlabeled elements and navigation issues that prevent effective communication. Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve accessibility and implement training for its employees. They also request compensatory damages and attorney 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 full access to the website.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring accessibility improvements to the digital platform.
- Retain a qualified consultant for web accessibility.
- Training for employees on web accessibility.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied full and equal access to the digital platform of Blenders Eyewear.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188.