Plaintiff
- Name: Kane Brolin, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: April 3, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Express Design Group, Inc.
- Website: guidogear.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: ADA's requirements apply to all goods, services, privileges, or activities offered by public accommodations, including those offered on the web.
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes Italian themed apparel and merchandise.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Kane Brolin and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing EXPRESS DESIGN GROUP, INC. for failing to make its digital properties accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the defendant's website, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorney fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full and equal access to Defendant's online goods, content, and services.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory damages pursuant to New York law.
- Payment of nominal damages.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188. Venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).
