Plaintiff
- Name: Anthony Royal
- Filing Date: April 28, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Skeie's Jewelers, Inc.
- Website: skeies.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to a wide range of fine jewelry and luxury watches, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and custom jewelry.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Anthony Royal, a visually impaired individual, is suing Skeie's Jewelers, Inc. for failing to make its website, https://skeies.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Royal alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing transactions. He encountered issues such as ambiguous link texts, inadequate alt-text for images, and a requirement to use a mouse, which is not feasible for visually impaired users. Royal 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 barriers.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
- Denial of equal access to goods and services offered through the Website
- Failure to comply with ADA requirements for accessibility
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 the Website discriminates against visually impaired individuals
- 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).
