Cedric Bishop v. Beekeeper’s Naturals USA INC.

Summary

According to the complaint, Cedric Bishop, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Beekeeper’s Naturals USA Inc. for failing to make its website, www.beekeepersnaturals.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from purchasing products and obtaining information. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve website accessibility, along with compensatory damages for the alleged discrimination.

About the defendant

Operates an online retail store offering wellness products and related information.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers on the website.
• Defendant's actions violate the ADA and state laws.

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

• Violations of the ADA
• Violations of the NYSHRL
• Violations of the NYCHRL
• Violation of GBL § 349

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights.
• Attorney’s fees and costs.

Proposed class

The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services offered by Defendant’s Website, during the relevant statutory period.