A lawsuit, Benson v. DraftKings, alleges that DraftKings’ website and mobile platform are inaccessible to blind users, violating the ADA, NYSHRL, and NYCHRL.
The plaintiff, Anthony Benson, who is legally blind, claims the site lacks proper accessibility features like labeled buttons, accessible menus, and screen-reader compatibility.
The complaint seeks injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, and court-mandated accessibility updates in line with WCAG 2.1 standards.
DraftKings may defend itself by arguing limitations of the ADA for online-only services, asserting existing compliance, or by addressing the alleged barriers during litigation.
The case could set an important legal precedent for digital accessibility in the rapidly growing online sports betting and fantasy sports industry.
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