Plaintiff
- Name: Roosevelt Bradley, Karen Blachowicz
- Filing Date: November 12, 2025
- Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, & Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Manduka LLC
- Website: www.manduka.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes yoga mats, accessories, apparel, and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Roosevelt Bradley and Karen Blachowicz are legally blind individuals suing Manduka LLC for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase products, including inaccessible navigation and unlabeled elements. Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Manduka to implement accessibility measures, 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 access to Defendant's online goods and services.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its digital platform accessible.
- Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
- Compensatory damages for Plaintiff Blachowicz.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied equal access to the digital platform of Manduka LLC.
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).
