Plaintiff
- Name: Christopher Jackson, Samuel Wilson
- Filing Date: February 5, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Selle Royal USA Inc.
- Website: crankbrothers.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes bicycle parts and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Christopher Jackson and Samuel Wilson, both legally blind, are suing Selle Royal USA Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and, for Samuel Wilson, the New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase bicycle products, including inaccessible size charts and color options. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with attorneys' fees, and Samuel Wilson seeks compensatory damages.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law (brought by Samuel Wilson only)
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers preventing them from accessing information and services on the Digital Platform.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring accessibility improvements to the Digital Platform.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
- Compensatory damages for violations of the New York State Human Rights Law (sought by Samuel Wilson only).
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188.
