Plaintiff
- Name: Tazinique Echols
- Filing Date: April 28, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Sesderma USA LLC
- Website: www.sesderma.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides consumers access to an array of dermatological and cosmetic skincare products, including serums, creams, cleansers, sunscreens, and specialized treatments designed to address various skin concerns.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Tazinique Echols, a visually impaired individual, is suing Sesderma USA LLC for failing to make its website accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Echols alleges that the website contains significant access barriers that prevent her and others from independently navigating and completing transactions. The complaint cites specific issues such as the lack of alt-text for images and the requirement to use a mouse for transactions, which excludes visually impaired individuals. Echols 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
- Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and expenses
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)
