Plaintiff
- Name: Tanisia Bowman
- Filing Date: May 29, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Sydney Evan
- Website: www.sydneyevan.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides an array of jewelry items for purchase, including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and anklets, along with distinctive charms and custom scripts.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Tanisia Bowman, a visually impaired individual, is suing Sydney Evan for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bowman alleges that the website, sydneyevan.com, contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired users from independently navigating and completing transactions. The complaint cites multiple accessibility issues, including improper landmark structures and ambiguous link texts. Bowman seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals who have attempted to access the website.
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 accessibility standards
- Declaration of discriminatory practices 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)
