Plaintiff
- Name: Dustin Youngren
- Filing Date: January 13, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Wu's House, Inc.
- Website: wushouse.com
- Industry: Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides a wide array of Japanese and Asian cuisine, including sushi, sashimi, hibachi, noodles, fried rice, appetizers, and drinks, offering online ordering and private hibachi experiences for events.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Dustin Youngren, a visually impaired individual, is suing Wu's House, Inc. for failing to make its website, https://wushouse.com/, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. Youngren alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him from independently navigating and completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He claims that the website's design relies on visual elements that are not compatible with screen-reading software, making it impossible for him to access the goods and services offered. Youngren seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination he and others have faced.
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 necessary accommodations for screen-reader users
- Denial of equal access to goods and services offered on the Website
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards for accessibility
- Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
- 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
This Court has 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).
