Plaintiff
- Name: Tanisia Bowman
- Filing Date: March 27, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: eCosmetics, Inc.
- Website: www.ecosmetics.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of beauty and personal care products, including skincare, cosmetics, haircare, fragrances, and grooming tools for men and women.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, TANISIA BOWMAN, a visually impaired individual, is suing eCosmetics, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bowman alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired users from completing transactions independently. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the class members affected by these barriers. The case highlights the need for compliance with established web accessibility standards.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Key Allegations
- Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
- Access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions
- Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA
- Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and attorney fees
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 proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2)
