NEW YORK — "A federal judge in California certified a class action lawsuit against Target Corp (TGT) brought by plaintiffs claiming the discount retailer's website is inaccessible to the blind, according to court documents.
Judge Marilyn Patel of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California also rejected Target's motion for summary judgment in the case, according to the ruling filed October 2.
According to the ruling, plaintiffs — including the National Federation of the Blind — claim Target.com violates federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination against the disabled.
"This is a tremendous step forward for blind people throughout the country who for too long have been denied equal access to the Internet economy," Marc Maurer, president of the National Federation for the Blind, said in a statement.
"All e-commerce businesses should take note of this decision and immediately take steps to open their doors to the blind," Maurer said."
One question. How soon before the blind begin accusing local division of motor vehicle offices of discrimination for not allowing them equal access to the highways...
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