Plaintiff
- Name: Livingston Bennett
- Filing Date: February 27, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: ACCO Brands Corporation
- Website: www.kensington.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of goods and services, including the ability to purchase a selection of computer accessories and workplace connectivity products, including input devices such as keyboards and mice, security devices such as laptop locks, docking stations, and ergonomic accessories.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiff LIVINGSTON BENNETT is suing ACCO Brands Corporation for failing to make its website, Kensington.com, accessible to visually impaired individuals. Bennett alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent blind users from completing transactions independently. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, as well as compensatory damages for affected individuals. Bennett claims that the website's design relies on visual elements that are not compatible with screen-reading software, making it impossible for visually impaired users to navigate or purchase products effectively.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Defendant failed to provide reasonable modifications for accessibility
- Access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions on the Website
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction to make the Website accessible
- Compensatory damages for Class Members
- Certification of the 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
This Court has 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).
