Plaintiff
- Name: Lisa Anderson
- Filing Date: April 17, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Tropian Inc.
- Website: plantatorem.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides an online platform for consumers to purchase indoor and outdoor planters, garden sculptures, statues, fountains, and other ornamental pieces.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, LISA ANDERSON, a visually impaired individual, is suing Tropian Inc. for failing to make its website, Plantatorem.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anderson alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired users from completing transactions and accessing products. The complaint cites various accessibility issues, including inadequate focus order and ambiguous link texts. Anderson seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals in the U.S. who have faced similar barriers.
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 discrimination 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.
