A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against a prominent sleep technology company, accusing it of failing to make its website accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals. Andre Battle filed the complaint on February 26, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Eight Sleep, Inc. The lawsuit alleges that Eight Sleep's website is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), thereby denying equal access to its products and services.
Andre Battle, who represents himself and others similarly situated, argues that Eight Sleep's website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from independently navigating and completing transactions. According to the complaint, these barriers include a lack of alternative text for images, inaccessible forms, and interactive elements that cannot be operated using a keyboard alone. Battle claims that such design flaws force visually-impaired customers to rely on sighted companions or visit physical stores, which undermines their independence and equal participation in online commerce.
The lawsuit highlights the broader issue of web accessibility as mandated by the ADA. The ADA requires businesses to ensure their websites are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Battle contends that Eight Sleep's failure to adhere to established web accessibility guidelines discriminates against blind users by denying them full access to goods and services available on Eightsleep.com. He emphasizes that other companies have successfully implemented accessible technologies without incurring undue burdens or fundamentally altering their business models.
In his legal filing, Battle seeks several remedies from the court. He requests a permanent injunction requiring Eight Sleep to modify its website policies and practices to comply with ADA standards. Additionally, he seeks compensatory damages for himself and other class members who have experienced discrimination due to these accessibility barriers. The lawsuit also calls for nominal damages, punitive damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, attorney fees, expert fees, and other costs associated with bringing this action.
The case is being handled by attorney Uri Horowitz from Flushing, New York. The case ID is 1:25-cv-02009. This legal battle underscores the ongoing challenges faced by disabled individuals in accessing digital content and services in an increasingly online world.