Plaintiff
- Name: Lisa Anderson
- Filing Date: February 19, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: I Am Beyond, LLC
- Website: beyondyoga.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides a wide array of goods and services, including the ability to purchase women's and men's activewear and athleisure products such as dresses, bras, jackets, hoodies, pullovers, leggings, shorts, pants, T-shirts, and sweaters.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, LISA ANDERSON, a visually impaired individual, is suing I Am Beyond, LLC for failing to make its website, https://beyondyoga.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent users from completing transactions independently, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anderson claims that these barriers include issues with navigation, lack of alt-text for images, and reliance on mouse-only interactions. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the class members affected by these barriers.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Denial of full and equal access to goods and services offered through the Website
- Failure to comply with ADA requirements
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website accessible
- Compensatory damages for Class Members
- Certification of this case as a class action
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).
