Plaintiff
- Name: Dustin Youngren
- Filing Date: February 27, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Asia Focus International Group, Inc.
- Website: www.tallmenshoes.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides a wide array of height-increasing footwear, including casual shoes, boots, sneakers, sandals, and accessories, available for online purchase.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiff Dustin Youngren, a visually impaired individual, is suing Asia Focus International Group, Inc. for failing to make its website, Tallmenshoes.com, accessible to blind users. Youngren alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the site and complete a purchase, including inaccessible forms and poor alternative text for images. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages for affected individuals.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Failure to provide reasonable modifications for accessibility
- Denial of full and equal access to goods and services
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring compliance with ADA
- Compensatory damages for Class Members
- Certification of the case as a class action
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).
