{"id":7975,"date":"2019-10-18T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T16:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/what-is-the-dominos-website-case-really-about\/"},"modified":"2019-10-18T12:00:57","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T16:00:57","slug":"what-is-the-dominos-website-case-really-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/what-is-the-dominos-website-case-really-about\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Domino\u2019s Website Case Really About?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, the United States Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal regarding a pizza ordering website which was not accessible to blind people. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the issues in this case go far beyond the victory to <\/span><a href=\"\/practice-areas\/civil-rights\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disabled people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In January 2019, a lower appeals court ruled that Domino\u2019s Pizza and other retailers must make their websites accessible to all customers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guillermo Robles, a blind person, could not use Domino\u2019s website because the site was not compatible with his smartphone\u2019s screen reader software. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme Court allowed that ruling to stand, clearing the way for trial in a California district court.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domino\u2019s and its retailer allies called for a national accessibility standard which would \u201celiminate the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/2019\/10\/07\/dominos-pizza-website-accessibility-supreme-court-wont-hear-case\/3904582002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tsunami<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of website accessibility litigation that has been filed by plaintiffs\u2019 lawyers exploiting the absence of a standard for their own benefit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Actions Against Companies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201ctsunami\u201d remark is a dig at attorneys who stand up for victims. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, Domino\u2019s said that if it did not have to contend with accessibility lawsuits, it could concentrate on making money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing wrong, legally or morally, with wanting to make a profit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when companies put profits before people, that\u2019s a major problem. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples from the Napoli Shkonlik current case files:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Opioids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Crises of this magnitude usually have several causes. Doctors, pill manufacturers, and shipping companies all share some measure of <\/span><a href=\"\/office-of-governmental-affairs-opioid-lawyers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">responsibility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many times, ordinary taxpayers were left holding the bag, and that\u2019s not right.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Water Poisoning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many government agencies and chemical companies used PFOA and other substances that permanently poisoned local water supplies. These entities may not care about the consequences, but we do.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Mesothelioma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It is hard to believe that <\/span><a href=\"\/practice-areas\/mesothelioma-attorneys\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asbestos exposure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> still causes injuries. But these incidents persist. Many demolition and renovation companies fail to protect workers and passers-by from very tiny, and very toxic, asbestos fibers. There is also evidence that pharmaceutical companies recklessly, or intentionally, put asbestos into cosmetic products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, defendants are strictly liable for damages in these situations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victims only need to establish a causal connection. In New York, that connection is easier to make than it is in some other states. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Empire State has some very victim-friendly rules when it comes to expert witnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Personal Injury Litigation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, individuals show a similar callousness to other individuals. In most years, vehicle collisions rank as the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many tortfeasors (negligent drivers) are dangerously impaired before they get behind the wheel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These people know they should not driver, but they do so anyway. Some examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because these tortfeasors are so callous about the health and safety of other people on the road, damages in these claims are usually rather high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other tortfeasors start well but end badly. While behind the wheel, they violate the duty of care. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples include driving while distracted, speeding, and making an illegal turn or lane change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently, a third party is legally responsible for the victim\u2019s injuries. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respondeat superior<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good illustration. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This doctrine usually applies in Uber driver, truck driver, taxi driver, and other commercial operator accidents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers are legally responsible for any negligent acts their employees commit during the scope of employment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these key phrases and terms are defined in broad, victim-friendly terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vicarious liability theories like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">respondeat superior<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are especially important in catastrophic injury crashes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many times, individual tortfeasors do not have enough insurance coverage to provide fair compensation in these situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, corporate responsibility and personal injuries overlap. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog bites, falls, and swimming pool injuries are some common premises liability examples. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law is a bit different in this area, but the bottom line is the same. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That bottom line is usually compensation for economic losses, such as medical bills, and noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Right\/Disability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal and state laws place certain vulnerable people into protected classes. Some of these protected classes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National origin, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these categories are broadly defined. For example, disability includes more than genetic abnormalities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any physical, mental, emotional, or other condition which restricts daily activities is usually a disability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official abuse of power is often a problem as well. Too many times, there is one standard of justice for some people and another standard for other people. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other situations, police officers and other government agents abuse their power. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These things are not right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone else\u2019s action or inaction hurt you, reach out to an <\/span><a href=\"\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experienced personal injury attorney in New York<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn about ways you may obtain compensation and justice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Napoli Shkolnik , we are on your side.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, the United States Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal regarding a pizza ordering website which was not accessible to blind people. 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