Plaintiff
- Name: Teniya Booker, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: April 1, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: BudhaGirl, LLC
- Website: budhagirl.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: ADA and WCAG 2.1 compliance
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes jewelry and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Teniya Booker and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing BudhaGirl, LLC for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the company's digital platform 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 Americans with Disabilities Act
- 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 uses an Accessibility Overlay that fails to ensure compliance with accessibility standards
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; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).
