AudioEye's unique combination of automation technology,
including artificial intelligence, coupled with industry experts in
accessibility compliance facilitates dismissal of the
lawsuit
TUCSON,
Ariz., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye,
Inc. (NASDAQ: AEYE), the industry-leading digital accessibility
platform, today announced it has successfully defended its
customer, Babylon Marine, in a website accessibility case filed in
New York federal court.
The complaint alleged the AudioEye customer's website contained
multiple accessibility issues in violation of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). AudioEye defended its customer through its
legal support, the use of cutting-edge technology combined with
accessibility and legal expert services, resulting in the case
dismissal for no monetary settlement or other relief.
"When we received the ADA complaint, which came with a large
settlement demand and potentially significant legal costs, we were
confident there was no merit in the claim because of AudioEye,"
said Andrew Mirra of Babylon Marine
in New York. "Before AudioEye, we
really didn't know which accessibility vendor was right as there
are confusing options out there, including ones that make false
promises. We were confident that AudioEye could not only solve our
accessibility issues, but be there as our partner if any issues
came up. The AudioEye team determined there were no digital
accessibility barriers, and provided documentation which proved
that the claims were false. We appreciate how AudioEye stepped in
to stand by their solution and customer; and how effective they
were in resolving the claim. AudioEye was an invaluable partner
throughout the entire process."
In 2022 alone there were 3,255 website accessibility lawsuits
filed in federal court alleging ADA violations. That's a 12%
increase from the previous record of 2,895 lawsuits set in 2021.
The majority of businesses want to do the right thing, have issues
that can be addressed by the combination of automation and
accessibility experts, yet struggle to meet digital accessibility
standards and navigate the legal landscape.
The dismissal of the case against Babylon Marine for no
settlement is significant. In most website accessibility lawsuits
or demand letters, the party receiving the lawsuit will spend money
on legal fees, pay a settlement, and fix the digital property
later. That's why it is so critical to find an accessibility
partner like AudioEye, that does not rely purely on automation or
just on services independent of one another. Many out there use
automated only approaches which just don't work effectively,
keeping companies vulnerable to future legal action and delivering
subpar customer experiences. AudioEye utilizes a unique combination
of automation technology, including artificial intelligence,
coupled with industry experts in accessibility compliance and law
to help businesses become and stay compliant.
"We were able to successfully defend Babylon Marine – helping
them avoid an unnecessary and costly lawsuit that could have
damaged their reputation – through our unique approach of
technology and accessibility and legal experts," said AudioEye CEO
David Moradi. "Being compliant
today has never been easier nor more important. We know businesses
want to do the right thing and just need the right partner. In this
first of its kind case, we were able to stand behind our solution
and successfully defend our customer."
Tony Coehlo, former Congressman,
chief architect and co-author of the ADA, and AudioEye Board Member
said, "As AudioEye delivers on its mission to remove every barrier
to digital access and create inclusive experiences, they are
upholding the original intent of the Americans with Disabilities
Act enacted over 30 years ago and ensuring its relevance in our
digital world."
AudioEye is well positioned to help businesses meet and exceed
accessibility standards, to ensure the disability community has
viable options when it comes to accessing websites and apps, and
stands by its customers if and when issues arise.
About AudioEye
AudioEye is an industry-leading digital
accessibility platform delivering ADA and WCAG compliance at scale.
By combining cutting-edge technology and subject matter expertise,
AudioEye helps companies solve every aspect of digital
accessibility—from finding and removing barriers to navigating
legal compliance, to ongoing training, monitoring and upkeep.
Trusted by the FCC, ADP, Samsung, Tommy
Hilfiger, and others, AudioEye delivers remediations and
continuous monitoring for accessibility issues without making
fundamental changes to website architecture, source code, or
browser-based tools. Join us at AudioEye on our mission to
eradicate barriers to digital access.
Press Contact:
AudioEye Inc.
5210 E. Williams Circle
Tucson, AZ 85711 US
press@audioeye.com
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