Plaintiff
- Name: Cedric Bishop
- Filing Date: February 11, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Gottlieb & Associates PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Beekeeper’S Naturals USA INC.
- Website: www.beekeepersnaturals.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.0
- Summary: Operates an online retail store offering wellness products and related information.
Case 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.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA
- Violations of the NYSHRL
- Violations of the NYCHRL
- Violation of GBL § 349
Key Allegations
- 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.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible.
- Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights.
- Attorney's fees and costs.
Proposed Class
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.
Jurisdiction & Venue
The Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12181, as Plaintiff’s claims arise under Title III of the ADA.
