Plaintiff
- Name: Christopher Jackson, Samuel Wilson
- Filing Date: August 24, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Maxbone, Inc.
- Website: www.maxbone.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes pet care products and related services.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Christopher Jackson and Samuel Wilson are legally blind individuals suing Maxbone, Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the ADA and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase pet products, including unlabeled images and inaccessible sizing guides. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Maxbone to improve accessibility, along with 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 access to Defendant's online goods and services.
- Accessibility barriers include unlabeled images and inaccessible sizing guides.
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.
