Plaintiff
- Name: Aaron See
- Filing Date: April 15, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Ember Technologies, Inc.
- Website: ember.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of goods and services, including the ability to purchase a selection of smart drinkware products including temperature-controlled mugs, travel cups, tumblers, and coffee and tea products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Aaron See, a visually impaired individual, is suing Ember Technologies, Inc. for failing to make its website, ember.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent users from completing transactions independently, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See claims that he encountered multiple accessibility issues while attempting to make a purchase, including a lack of necessary features for screen-reader users. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals in the U.S. who have faced similar issues.
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 purchases
- Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA
- Injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website compliant with the ADA
- Declaration that Defendant discriminates against the visually impaired
- Order certifying this case as a class action
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ and expert 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
This Court has 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).
