Plaintiff
- Name: Jose Nonato
- Filing Date: March 25, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Aspinal of London USA, Inc.
- Website: www.aspinaloflondon.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of luxury leather goods and fashion accessories, including handbags, wallets, purses, watches, and phone cases.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Jose Nonato, a visually impaired individual, is suing Aspinal of London USA, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Nonato alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired users from independently navigating and completing transactions. He claims that these barriers include a lack of alternative text for images, improper heading structures, and reliance on mouse navigation, which excludes visually impaired individuals from accessing the goods and services offered. Nonato seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced.
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 accessibility features
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards
- Declaration of discriminatory practices against visually impaired individuals
- 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) due to substantial business conducted in this District.
