Plaintiff
- Name: Daniel Barlow
- Filing Date: April 23, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Inca Brands Inc.
- Website: www.warrioralpacasocks.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides a wide array of alpaca fiber socks, including casual, dress, athletic, and outdoor styles, complemented by compression and therapeutic varieties, as well as curated gift sets.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Daniel Barlow, a visually impaired individual, is suing Inca Brands Inc. for failing to make its website, https://www.warrioralpacasocks.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Barlow alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing transactions. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights specific accessibility issues, including the reliance on a visual interface and the lack of necessary accommodations for screen-reader users.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions
- Defendant failed to implement necessary modifications for accessibility
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA
- Declaration of discriminatory practices
- 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 is proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2)
