Plaintiff
- Name: Livingston Bennett
- Filing Date: March 31, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Loop America, Inc.
- Website: us.loopearplugs.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides an array of ear protection products, including earplugs for sleep, focus, travel, social settings, and loud events, as well as adjustable earplugs and related accessories.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, LIVINGSTON BENNETT, a visually impaired individual, is suing Loop America, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bennett alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently accessing and purchasing ear protection products. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights specific accessibility issues, including lack of alternative text for images and reliance on mouse navigation, which hinder visually impaired users from completing transactions.
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 purchasing
- Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA
- Declaration of discriminatory practices
- 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 proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2)
