Plaintiff
- Name: Ashley Bahena
- Filing Date: May 5, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Seafolly (US) LLC
- Website: us.seafolly.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides an online platform for purchasing a wide range of women's beachwear and swimwear, including bikinis, one-piece swimsuits, and beach accessories.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Ashley Bahena, a visually impaired individual, is suing Seafolly (US) LLC for failing to make its website accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bahena alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her from independently navigating and completing purchases. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by Bahena and other visually impaired individuals. The case highlights the need for compliance with established web accessibility standards.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Denial of full and equal access to goods and services offered on the Website
- Failure to provide necessary accommodations for screen-reader users
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards
- Declaration of discriminatory practices 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 proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2)
