Plaintiff
- Name: Mary Ann Deinnocentes
- Filing Date: April 23, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Highwood USA, LLC
- Website: highwood-usa.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of goods and services, including outdoor furniture and home and garden products, allowing online purchases and transactions.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Mary Ann Deinnocentes, a visually impaired individual, is suing Highwood USA, LLC for failing to make its website accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Deinnocentes alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired users from independently navigating and completing transactions. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, as well as compensatory damages for the class of visually impaired individuals who have faced similar discrimination. The case highlights the importance of web accessibility in providing equal access to goods and services for all individuals.
Causes of Action
- Violation 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 Defendant from violating the ADA
- Injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website compliant with the ADA
- 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
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).
