Plaintiff
- Name: Mary Ann Deinnocentes
- Filing Date: March 4, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Spirit Hoods, LLC
- Website: www.spirithoods.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides a wide array of faux fur apparel and accessories, including coats, jackets, bodysuits, hoods, hats, and home goods, available for online purchase.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Mary Ann Deinnocentes, a visually impaired individual, is suing Spirit Hoods, LLC for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Deinnocentes alleges that the website, which offers faux fur apparel, contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from completing transactions. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for affected individuals. Deinnocentes claims that the lack of accessibility features denies her and others equal access to the goods and services provided online.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Denial of equal access to goods and services offered on the Website
- Failure to implement necessary accessibility features
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility requirements
- Declaration of discriminatory practices against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and expenses, including 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) due to substantial business conducted in this District.
