Plaintiff
- Name: Sandra Ford
- Filing Date: May 30, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Big Toys Green Country LLC
- Website: www.bigtoysgreencountry.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides an online platform for purchasing a variety of kids ride-on toys, including mini bikes, electric ride-on cars, ATVs, go-karts, dirt bikes, UTVs, scooters, and accessories.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Sandra Ford, a visually impaired individual, is suing Big Toys Green Country LLC for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Ford alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from independently navigating and completing transactions. Specific issues include inadequate alt-text for images, reliance on mouse navigation, and lack of keyboard accessibility. Ford seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals who have attempted to access the website.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to blind and 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 violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards
- Declaration of discriminatory practices 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
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) due to substantial business conducted in this District.
