Plaintiff
- Name: Shaleah Raines, Sylvia Santos
- Filing Date: November 14, 2025
- Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, & Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Sport-Haley Holdings, Inc.
- Website: www.sporthaley.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes men's and women's golf clothing and apparel.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Shaleah Raines and Sylvia Santos allege that Sport-Haley Holdings, Inc. has failed to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. Plaintiffs encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented them from purchasing products. They seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility, including hiring a web accessibility consultant and training employees. The plaintiffs argue that the lack of accessibility denies them equal enjoyment of the services offered online.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
- 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 the website.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring accessibility changes to the digital platform.
- Retain a qualified consultant for web accessibility improvements.
- Training for employees on web accessibility.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied full and equal access to the digital platform.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188.
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