Plaintiff
- Name: Christopher Jackson, Christopher Walters
- Filing Date: February 27, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: All American Clothing Brand LLC
- Website: www.allamericanclothing.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes -made apparel for men and women, including durable denim jeans, workwear, and casual cotton clothing.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Christopher Jackson and Christopher Walters, both legally blind, are suing All American Clothing Brand LLC for failing to make its digital properties accessible, violating the ADA and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the company's website, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve accessibility on its website and to comply with relevant laws. They also request compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full and equal access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
- Accessibility barriers include inaccessible navigation menus, unlabeled elements, and improperly formatted content.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory damages.
- Payment of nominal damages.
Jurisdiction & Venue
The claims arise under Title III of the ADA, invoking jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188.
