Plaintiff
- Name: Kane Brolin, Ian Foley
- Filing Date: May 8, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Boyt Harness Company, LLC
- Website: www.boytharness.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: ADA's requirements for effective communication and equal access, as well as WCAG guidelines.
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes hunting gear, bags, clothing, and dog accessories.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Kane Brolin and Ian Foley, both legally blind, are suing Boyt Harness Company for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the ADA and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the company's website to purchase products, which prevented them from completing their transactions. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring Boyt Harness to improve the accessibility of its digital properties and to ensure compliance with relevant laws. They also request 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 that denied them full and equal access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
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.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory damages pursuant to New York law.
- Payment of 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).
