Plaintiff
- Name: Teniya Booker, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: October 24, 2025
- Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, & Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Matisse Footwear, Inc.
- Website: www.matissefootwear.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes women's footwear, handbags, and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Teniya Booker and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, allege that Matisse Footwear, Inc. has failed to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law. They claim that barriers on the website prevent them from accessing information about products and completing purchases. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve accessibility, a declaratory judgment of violation, and payment of attorneys' fees. They assert that the lack of accessibility denies them full and equal access to the services offered online.
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 platform is not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them access to products and services.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring accessibility improvements to the digital platform.
- Declaratory judgment of violation of ADA and New York State Human Rights Law.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied full and equal access to the defendant's digital platform.
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).
