Plaintiff
- Name: Geovanni Bahena Figueroa
- Filing Date: January 5, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Stein Saks, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Portland Pet Food Company
- Website: www.portlandpetfoodcompany.com
- Industry: Pet Products
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: An online retailer specializing in human-grade pet meals and treats made from locally sourced ingredients, offering meal pouches, variety packs, toppers, and subscription options.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff GEOVANNI BAHENA FIGUEROA, a visually-impaired individual, is suing PORTLAND PET FOOD COMPANY for failing to make its website, www.portlandpetfoodcompany.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to purchase a Dog Meal Variety Pack, including missing alt-text and broken links, which prevented him from accessing the website's services. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards. The plaintiff claims that without these changes, he and others like him will continue to face discrimination and be denied equal access to the website's offerings.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant’s website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered barriers that denied full access to the website.
- Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
- An order requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
- A declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against the blind.
Proposed Class
All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, 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).
