Plaintiff
- Name: Tracey Sinkovic, Marche Roberson
- Filing Date: July 1, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
- State: Pennsylvania
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Sofia Jewelry LLC
- Website: sofiajewelry.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes jewelry products including bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs TRACEY SINKOVIC and MARCHE ROBERSON are suing SOFIA JEWELRY LLC for failing to make its digital properties accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiffs allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the defendant's website, which prevented them from purchasing jewelry. They seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve accessibility on its website and to comply with ADA standards. The complaint highlights specific accessibility issues and calls for various forms of relief, including attorney fees and costs.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 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 requirements.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform fully accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of nominal damages.
- Provision of other relief deemed just and equitable.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).
