Haron Cole, a visually impaired individual, has filed a class action lawsuit against KastKing Global Inc., alleging that the company’s website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals. The complaint was filed on February 20, 2026, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Cole claims that KastKing’s website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide equal access to its goods and services for those who are visually impaired.
According to the lawsuit, Haron Cole relies on screen-reading software to navigate websites due to his visual impairment. However, he encountered significant barriers when attempting to use KastKing’s website, which prevented him from making purchases independently. The complaint highlights various accessibility issues on the site, such as inadequate alternative text for images, inaccessible drop-down menus, and interactive elements that cannot be navigated using a keyboard alone. These barriers make it impossible for visually impaired users like Cole to complete transactions or fully utilize the website’s features.
The plaintiff argues that these accessibility issues violate both federal and state laws designed to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination. The ADA mandates that public accommodations, including websites offering goods and services, must be accessible to all individuals regardless of their disabilities. Cole seeks a permanent injunction requiring KastKing Global Inc. to modify its website policies and practices to ensure compliance with accessibility standards like WCAG 2.2 guidelines. Additionally, he seeks compensatory damages for himself and other class members who have faced similar discrimination.
Cole’s legal team emphasizes that there are readily available technologies and guidelines that could make KastKing’s website accessible without imposing an undue burden on the company. They argue that implementing these changes would not fundamentally alter the nature of KastKing’s business but would instead allow visually impaired customers equal access to their products and services.
Representing Haron Cole in this case is attorney David B. Reyes from Equal Access Law Group PLLC. The case is being heard in front of Judge [Name] under Case No.: 1:26-cv-1936.
Source: 126cv01936_Haron_Cole_v_Kastking_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Illinois.pdf
