Kane Brolin, Sam Wilson v. Stitch Golf Holdings Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Kane Brolin and Sam Wilson, both legally blind, are suing Stitch Golf Holdings Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and, for Sam Wilson, the New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase golf products, including inaccessible promotional pop-ups and size guides. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with attorneys' fees, and Sam Wilson seeks compensatory damages.

About the defendant

Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes golf bags, apparel, and related products.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
• Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them access to products and services on the digital platform.
• Defendant has failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.

Legal claims

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

• Title III of the ADA
• Violation of New York State Human Rights Law (brought by Sam Wilson only)

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring accessibility improvements to the digital platform.
• Payment of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
• Compensatory damages for violations of New York State Human Rights Law (sought by Sam Wilson only).