Plaintiff
- Name: Kane Brolin, Samuel Wilson
- Filing Date: March 20, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Vance Outdoors Inc.
- Website: www.vanceoutdoors.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: ADA and WCAG 2.1 compliance standards
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes outdoor recreation and camping products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Kane Brolin and Samuel Wilson, both legally blind, are suing Vance Outdoors Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase products, including issues with promotional popups and CAPTCHA forms that are not compatible with screen reader technology. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Vance Outdoors 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 that denied them full and equal access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
- Accessibility barriers include issues with promotional popups, CAPTCHA forms, and downloadable content.
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).
