Teniya Booker has filed a lawsuit against Delta Enterprise Corp., accusing the company of failing to make its digital properties accessible to individuals with visual disabilities. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on January 3, 2025. Delta Enterprise Corp., known for its children's furniture, is alleged to have violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by not ensuring that its website and other digital platforms are accessible to legally blind users.
According to the complaint, Teniya Booker, who is legally blind due to a childhood injury, attempted to access Delta's website using screen reader technology but encountered numerous barriers that prevented her from purchasing products. The lawsuit highlights that these accessibility issues violate ADA requirements for effective communication and equal access. The plaintiff's attorneys argue that in today's digital age, where e-commerce has grown significantly post-pandemic, it is crucial for businesses to ensure their online platforms are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction requiring Delta Enterprise Corp. to implement significant changes in its corporate policies and digital platform design. These changes include hiring a web accessibility consultant, providing regular training for employees involved in digital content development, conducting periodic accessibility audits and end-user testing by individuals with vision-related disabilities, and creating a public web accessibility policy. Additionally, the plaintiff requests that Delta provide multiple channels for reporting accessibility issues and feedback from users.
Plaintiff Teniya Booker also seeks declaratory judgment confirming Delta's violation of ADA regulations at the time of filing and demands payment of costs associated with the suit, reasonable attorney fees, nominal damages, and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. Attorneys Benjamin J. Sweet and Jonathan D. Miller from Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller & Sweet LLP represent Ms. Booker in this case before Judge [Name Not Provided]. The case ID is 1:25-cv-00064.