Kane Brolin, Samuel Wilson v. Vance Outdoors Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Kane Brolin and Samuel Wilson, both legally blind, are suing Vance Outdoors Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase products, including issues with promotional popups and CAPTCHA forms that are not compatible with screen reader technology. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Vance Outdoors to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes outdoor recreation and camping 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 full and equal access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
- Accessibility barriers include issues with promotional popups, CAPTCHA forms, and downloadable content.
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, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory and nominal damages.