Washington Moran v. JADE LEAF, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Washington Moran, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that Jade Leaf, LLC has failed to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint states that Moran has encountered multiple barriers while attempting to access the website, which has prevented him from fully enjoying the goods and services offered. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make necessary changes to its website to ensure accessibility for blind and visually-impaired users. The case raises issues of discrimination against individuals with disabilities and seeks to address the lack of compliance with established accessibility standards.

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 supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367.