Tracey Sinkovic, Marche Roberson v. Tilray Brands, Inc.
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Case details
Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs TRACEY SINKOVIC and MARCHE ROBERSON are suing TILRAY BRANDS, INC. for failing to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiffs allege that they encountered significant barriers when attempting to access the website to purchase products, including inaccessible promotional popups and navigation issues that prevent screen-reader users from effectively using the site. They seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement changes to ensure accessibility, as well as payment of legal costs and monitoring of compliance with the court's orders.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes hemp seed food products 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.
- Accessibility overlays used by the defendant create additional barriers for screen-reader users.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- A permanent injunction requiring the defendant to make its digital platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit and reasonable attorneys' fees.
- Monitoring of the defendant’s compliance with the judgment.