Plaintiff
- Name: Livingston Bennett
- Filing Date: December 17, 2025
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Health And Happiness (H&H) US, LLC
- Website: zestypaws.com
- Industry: Pet Products
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of goods and services, including the ability to purchase a wide range of supplements for dogs and cats, focusing on digestive support, immune health, joint health, and calming.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, LIVINGSTON BENNETT, a visually impaired individual, is suing Health And Happiness (H&H) US, LLC for failing to make their website, https://zestypaws.com/, accessible to blind users. Bennett alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. 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, along with 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 access the goods and services offered.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Access barriers prevent independent navigation and purchasing
- Defendant failed to comply with ADA requirements
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant 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).
