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: Weatherbeeta USA Inc.
- Website: www.weatherbeeta.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides a wide array of equestrian and pet products, including horse blankets, fly sheets, fly masks, saddle pads, horse boots, protective gear, dog coats, and pet accessories.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Aaron See, a visually impaired individual, is suing Weatherbeeta USA Inc. for failing to make its website, https://www.weatherbeeta.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 transactions. Specific issues include inadequate alt-text, inaccessible dropdown menus, and reliance on mouse navigation. See 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 denied access to the website.
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 transactions
- 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 discriminatory practices
- 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)
