Plaintiff
- Name: Dominique Tompkins, Karen Blachowicz
- Filing Date: September 16, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Dr Kellyann LLC
- Website: drkellyann.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes dietary supplements and wellness products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Dominique Tompkins and Karen Blachowicz, both legally blind, are suing Dr Kellyann LLC for failing to make its Digital Platform accessible, violating the ADA and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase products, which prevented them from fully enjoying the services offered. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to improve accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to individuals with visual disabilities
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to Defendant's online goods and services
- Defendant's website fails to comply with ADA requirements
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible
- Payment of costs of suit
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees
- Payment of compensatory damages
- Payment of 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.
