Plaintiff
- Name: Christopher Jackson, Christopher Walters
- Filing Date: September 18, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Big Dog Holdings, LLC
- Website: www.bigdogs.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes clothing and apparel products under the brand name Big Dog.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Christopher Jackson and Christopher Walters, both legally blind, are suing Big Dog Holdings, LLC for failing to make its digital properties accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (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 pay damages and attorney 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 access to Defendant's online goods and services.
- Accessibility barriers include issues with screen-reader compatibility and navigation.
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 and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory and nominal damages.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).
