Plaintiff
- Name: DUSTIN YOUNGREN
- Filing Date: November 12, 2025
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: EQUAL ACCESS LAW GROUP, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Stasher, Inc.
- Website: www.stasherbag.com
- Industry: Food, Beverage & Tobacco
- Summary: Stasherbag.com provides consumers with access to an array of reusable silicone bags in different sizes and styles, including snack, sandwich, and storage bags, as well as stand-up, travel, and pocket versions, along with bundle packs and stretch lids.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff DUSTIN YOUNGREN, a legally blind individual, is suing Stasher, Inc. for failing to make their website, Stasherbag.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). YOUNGREN claims he was unable to purchase reusable silicone bags due to these barriers, which include ambiguous link texts and a design that requires mouse usage. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Stasher to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by blind users.
Causes of Action
- Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. – Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Declaratory Relief
- Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Key Allegations
- Stasher's website is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
- Plaintiff encountered numerous accessibility barriers on Stasherbag.com.
- Defendant's website design requires the use of a mouse, which is not accessible for blind users.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- A declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against the blind.
- Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
Proposed Class
all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Stasherbag.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Stasherbag.com, 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).