Plaintiff
- Name: Teniya Booker, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: September 18, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Clearstem Skincare, Inc.
- Website: clearstem.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes skincare products and related services.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Teniya Booker and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing Clearstem Skincare, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while trying to access the company's digital platform, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Clearstem 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, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, et seq.
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to Defendant's online goods and services.
- Defendant utilizes an Accessibility Overlay that fails to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory and 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).
