Plaintiff
- Name: Dominique Tompkins, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: September 18, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Ruti Inc
- Website: ruti.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes women's clothing and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Dominique Tompkins and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing RUTI INC for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the ADA and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that accessibility barriers on the website prevent them from accessing product information and completing purchases. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require RUTI to improve accessibility, along with damages and attorney fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Accessibility barriers prevent plaintiffs from accessing information about products and services.
- Defendant uses ineffective accessibility overlay software.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory and nominal damages.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188.
