Plaintiff
- Name: Morgan Cole
- Filing Date: February 20, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Central District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Pride Manufacturing Company, LLC
- Website: gcioutdoor.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of outdoor furniture and recreational gear, including portable rocking chairs, folding tables, stadium seating, shade solutions, and camping accessories designed for comfort and convenience in outdoor settings.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Morgan Cole, a visually impaired individual, is suing Pride Manufacturing Company, LLC for failing to make its website, gcioutdoor.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. Cole alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent him from independently navigating and completing transactions. 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, as well as compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by Cole and other class members. The plaintiff claims that the website's design excludes visually impaired individuals from accessing the goods and services offered, which is a violation of their rights under the ADA.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Denial of full and equal access to goods and services offered through the Website
- Failure to comply with ADA standards for accessibility
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 that the Website discriminates against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
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).
