Plaintiff
- Name: Aaron See
- Filing Date: April 30, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Eleiko Sport Inc.
- Website: eleiko.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to a wide selection of strength training equipment including barbells, weightlifting plates, dumbbells, kettlebells, and other fitness products.
Case 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.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Access barriers prevent independent navigation and purchasing
- Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features
Requested Relief
- 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
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).
