Aaron See v. Eleiko Sport Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.2
Summary
According to the complaint, Aaron See, a visually impaired individual, is suing Eleiko Sport Inc. for failing to make its website, eleiko.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require Eleiko to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by See and other class members. The case highlights the need for compliance with established web accessibility standards to ensure equal access to online goods and services.
About the defendant
Provides consumers access to a wide selection of strength training equipment including barbells, weightlifting plates, dumbbells, kettlebells, and other fitness products.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Access barriers prevent independent navigation and purchasing
- Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA
- Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and attorney fees
Proposed class
The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.
all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access the Website and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by the Website, during the relevant statutory period.