Plaintiff
- Name: Howard Wilson
- Filing Date: August 7, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Stein Saks, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Worldpantry.com, LLC
- Website: www.questnutrition.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Offers nutrition-focused snack products, including protein bars, cookies, and other convenience items.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Howard Wilson, a visually impaired individual, is suing WORLDPANTRY.COM, LLC for failing to make its website, www.questnutrition.com, accessible to blind users. Wilson alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase snacks, which violated his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement changes to ensure equal access for visually impaired consumers.
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 failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- An injunction 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.
