Plaintiff
- Name: Aaron See
- Filing Date: April 23, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Baby Needs Inc.
- Website: elegantbaby.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides a wide array of baby products and accessories, including clothing, blankets, toys, gift sets, and bath products, available for purchase online.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Aaron See, a visually impaired individual, is suing Baby Needs Inc. for failing to make its website, elegantbaby.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. He claims that the website's design does not accommodate screen-reader technology, which is essential for visually impaired users. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by See and other class members.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
- Significant access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions
- Defendant's website design relies on visual interfaces without accommodations for screen-reader users
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards
- Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and attorney fees
Proposed Class
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.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12182; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1) and (2) due to substantial business conducted in this District.
