Teniya Booker, Ian Foley v. THE SAFE FAIR FOOD COMPANY LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Tenya Booker and Ian Foley are suing The Safe Fair Food Company LLC for failing to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. Plaintiffs allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented them from purchasing products. They seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility, including hiring a web accessibility consultant and training employees. The case highlights the importance of digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

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 changes to the digital platform for accessibility.
• Retain a qualified consultant for web accessibility improvements.
• Training for employees on web accessibility.

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).