Washington Moran v. FEDEX CORPORATION

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Washington Moran, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that FedEx Corporation has failed to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint states that Moran has encountered multiple barriers while attempting to use the website, which has prevented him from accessing services and products offered online. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require FedEx to make its website accessible and claims that the lack of accessibility has caused him frustration and humiliation. The case is filed in the Southern District of New York, and the plaintiff is represented by Gottlieb & Associates PLLC.

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 venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1) and (2).