Victor Lopez v. CIRCUSTRIX HOLDINGS, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Victor Lopez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing CIRCUSTRIX HOLDINGS, LLC for failing to make its website, https://www.skyzone.com/, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains multiple barriers that prevent visually-impaired individuals from accessing information and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related New York laws. Lopez claims he has been denied equal access to the goods and services offered on the website, including ticket purchases and information about trampoline park operations. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility and compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.

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 preventing full use and enjoyment of services.
• Defendant has failed to comply with ADA requirements for website accessibility.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible to blind individuals.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights under applicable laws.
• 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, as Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the ADA and related state laws.