Plaintiff
- Name: Roosevelt Bradley, Ian Foley
- Filing Date: January 30, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: YSN Imports, LLC
- Website: flamekingproducts.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes propane tanks, cylinders, and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Roosevelt Bradley and Ian Foley, both legally blind, are suing YSN Imports, LLC 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, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility, as well as compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Violation of Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital platform is not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to the website.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
- Compensatory damages for violations of New York State Human Rights Law.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied equal access to the defendant's digital platform.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked under 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).
