In a landmark class action lawsuit, a visually impaired individual has taken legal action against a company for allegedly failing to make its website accessible to those with visual disabilities. The complaint was filed by Nicole Davis on January 28, 2026, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Cometeer, Inc. Davis claims that the company’s website is not designed to be fully accessible and independently usable by blind or visually impaired individuals, which she argues is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Nicole Davis, who is legally blind and relies on screen-reading software to access digital content, accuses Cometeer, Inc. of maintaining a website that excludes visually impaired users from accessing its products and services. According to the complaint, the barriers present on Cometeer’s website prevent visually impaired individuals from completing transactions independently. “The lack of an accessible website means that visually impaired individuals are excluded from fully experiencing and transacting on the Website,” states Davis in her filing.
Davis highlights several specific issues with the website’s accessibility, including inaccurate landmark structures, missing alternative text for images, and navigation elements that cannot be accessed using a keyboard. These deficiencies make it impossible for screen-reader users like Davis to navigate the site effectively or complete purchases without assistance. Despite technological advancements that enable web accessibility through assistive technologies such as screen readers, Cometeer has allegedly failed to implement these solutions.
The lawsuit seeks both injunctive relief and compensatory damages. Davis requests a court order requiring Cometeer to modify its website policies and practices to ensure compliance with ADA standards and make it accessible to all users regardless of their visual abilities. Additionally, she seeks compensation for herself and other class members who have faced discrimination due to these accessibility barriers.
Representing Nicole Davis in this case is Alison Chan from Equal Access Law Group, PLLC. The case has been assigned Case No.: 1:26-cv-949 in front of judges at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Source: 126cv949_Nicole_Davis_v_Cometeer_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Illinois.pdf