Plaintiff
- Name: Holger Fiallo, Ian Foley
- Filing Date: August 20, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Menaji Worldwide, LLC
- Website: www.menaji.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes men’s skincare and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Holger Fiallo and Ian Foley, both legally blind, are suing Menaji Worldwide, LLC for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while trying to access the company's digital platform to purchase products, including erratic screen-reader focus and unlabeled elements. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers preventing them from accessing information about Defendant’s products and services.
- Accessibility barriers include erratic screen-reader focus and unlabeled elements.
Requested Relief
- 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.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188. Venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).
