In a landmark case that could redefine digital accessibility standards, Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against Revive Md Supplement Company LLC. The complaint was lodged on February 28, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Henry accuses the Florida-based company of failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired individuals, thus violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Constance Henry, who is legally blind and relies on screen-reading software to navigate online content, claims that Revive Md Supplement Company's website, Revivesups.com, presents significant barriers that prevent her and others with similar disabilities from accessing goods and services offered by the company. According to the complaint, these barriers include a lack of alternative text for images, inadequate focus order for navigation, and an over-reliance on mouse navigation which is not feasible for blind users. "Despite readily available accessible technology," the complaint states, "Defendant has chosen to rely on an exclusively visual interface." This exclusionary practice denies visually impaired individuals equal participation in online commerce.
The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction requiring Revive Md Supplement Company to modify its website policies and practices to comply with ADA standards. Specifically, it demands adherence to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, which are widely recognized as benchmarks for making websites accessible to people with disabilities. Additionally, Henry is pursuing compensatory damages for herself and other class members who have been subjected to what she describes as unlawful discrimination.
The legal filing highlights how inaccessible websites exacerbate daily challenges faced by visually impaired individuals. It underscores the importance of digital accessibility in ensuring that all consumers can participate equally in online activities—a necessity heightened by recent technological advancements that integrate assistive technologies into everyday life. "Plaintiff browsed and intended to make an online purchase of a health supplement (Omega 3) on Revivesups.com," but was unable due to these barriers, according to court documents.
Henry's attorneys argue that Revive Md Supplement Company's failure to provide an accessible website constitutes intentional discrimination under both state and federal law. They emphasize that Congress's enactment of the ADA aimed at eliminating such barriers and promoting full integration and independent living for persons with disabilities. The plaintiff is represented by David B. Reyes from Equal Access Law Group PLLC.
This case has been assigned Case No.: 1:25-cv-2094 and will be presided over by judges from the Northern District of Illinois court system.