Roosevelt Bradley, Ian Foley v. YSN Imports, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiffs Roosevelt Bradley and Ian Foley, both legally blind, are suing YSN Imports, LLC for failing to make its website, https://flamekingproducts.com/, accessible to individuals with visual disabilities. They allege that the website contains numerous accessibility barriers that prevent them from fully accessing the products and services offered. The plaintiffs claim violations of Title III of the ADA and New York State Human Rights Law, seeking a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.

About the defendant

Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes propane tanks, cylinders, 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 full and equal access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
• Accessibility barriers include unlabeled interactive elements and navigation issues.

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.