Plaintiff
- Name: Michael Wood
- Filing Date: February 6, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Somnos, LLC
- Website: bearaby.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of home wellness products focused on sleep quality and relaxation, including weighted blankets, sheets, pillows, and sleep masks.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Michael Wood, a visually impaired individual, is suing Somnos, LLC for failing to make its website, https://bearaby.com, accessible to blind users. Wood alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights various accessibility issues, including inadequate alt-text and reliance on mouse navigation, which hinder blind users from independently using the site.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals.
- Access barriers prevent blind users from completing transactions on the website.
- Defendant has failed to make reasonable modifications to ensure accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website accessible.
- Compensatory damages for Class Members.
- Certification of this 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).
