Washington Moran v. CAMPANELLI PRODUCTS, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff WASHINGTON MORAN, a visually-impaired individual, is suing CAMPANELLI PRODUCTS, LLC for failing to make its website, https://www.campanelli.shop/, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains multiple barriers that prevent blind individuals from accessing its goods and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other state laws. Key issues include the lack of alternative text for images, broken links, and inadequate navigation for screen-reader users. Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to provide 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.
• 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, as Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the ADA.