Plaintiff
- Name: Constance Henry
- Filing Date: February 11, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Odacite Inc.
- Website: odacite.com
- Industry: Beauty
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of goods and services, including the ability to purchase a wide range of clean, results-driven skincare products, including facial cleansers, toners, serums, facial oils, moisturizers, masks, exfoliators, targeted treatments, and other plant-powered, science-backed skincare solutions.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Constance Henry, a visually impaired individual, is suing Odacite Inc. for failing to make its website, https://odacite.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent users from completing transactions independently. Henry claims that these barriers violate her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She seeks a permanent injunction requiring Odacite to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for herself and other affected individuals. The complaint highlights specific issues such as inadequate alt-text for images and the requirement of mouse usage for navigation, which hinder visually impaired users from accessing the website's services.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Failure to provide adequate alt-text for images
- Website requires mouse usage for transactions
- Numerous accessibility barriers prevent independent navigation and purchasing
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction to make the Website accessible
- Compensatory damages for Class Members
- Certification of the 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
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 events occurring in this District.
