A decision from Judge Preska in the Southern District of New York may change the trajectory of website accommodation cases in New York.
Website Accessibility Cases in New York Prior To This Decision
In 2017, Judge Weinstein in the Eastern District of New York denied the motion to dismiss in Blick Art, issuing a
Since July 2010, the DOJ has sought to issue a proposed rulemaking addressing the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) to private retailers offering goods and services to the public online. The rulemaking has been delayed several times, and was most recently scheduled for a Spring 2016 publication.
However, on November 19, 2015,
Last month, Reebok was hit with a proposed class action alleging that the company’s website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act because it is not accessible to the blind. The plaintiffs argue that Reebok.com contains “thousands of access barriers” that make it difficult —if not impossible — for blind customers to use the site. Because
When companies think about their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, most think about low-tech solutions like wheelchair ramps, elevators and handicapped parking spaces. New developments involving higher-tech devices, however, may soon require companies to rethink their online and in-store experiences for customers. For example, a slew of recent class actions allege that card
The Department of Justice will soon address the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) to private retailers offering goods and services to the public online.
The ADA generally prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. This applies to private sales or rental establishments under Title
