Plaintiff
- Name: Tracey Sinkovic, Marche Roberson
- Filing Date: December 10, 2025
- Court: United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
- State: Pennsylvania
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Tilray Brands, Inc.
- Website: manitobaharvest.com
- Industry: Food Products
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes hemp seed food products and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs TRACEY SINKOVIC and MARCHE ROBERSON are suing TILRAY BRANDS, INC. for failing to make its digital platform accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiffs allege that they encountered significant barriers when attempting to access the website to purchase products, including inaccessible promotional popups and navigation issues that prevent screen-reader users from effectively using the site. They seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement changes to ensure accessibility, as well as payment of legal costs and monitoring of compliance with the court's orders.
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 access to products and services on the digital platform.
- Accessibility overlays used by the defendant create additional barriers for screen-reader users.
Requested Relief
- A permanent injunction requiring the defendant to make its digital platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit and reasonable attorneys' fees.
- Monitoring of the defendant's compliance with the judgment.
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 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).