Plaintiff
- Name: Teniya Booker, Jessica Meyer
- Filing Date: October 21, 2025
- Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, & Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Townshopweb Inc.
- Website: www.townshop.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes women's undergarments and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Teniya Booker and Jessica Meyer, both legally blind, are suing Townshopweb Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented them from purchasing products. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility, as well as compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Violation of 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 multiple accessibility barriers on the website.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards.
- Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
- Compensatory damages for violations of New York State Human Rights Law.
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).
