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Aaron See v. Supplement Warehouse LLC

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.2

Summary

According to the complaint, Aaron See, a visually impaired individual, is suing Supplement Warehouse LLC for failing to make its website accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. He seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights specific accessibility issues encountered by See while attempting to use the website, which hindered his ability to purchase fitness supplements.

About the defendant

Provides consumers access to a wide selection of sports nutrition and health supplements, including protein powders, pre-workout formulas, vitamins, and wellness supplements.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
  • Significant access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions
  • Defendant failed to implement accessible design features

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

  • Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
  • Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards
  • Declaration of discriminatory practices against visually impaired individuals
  • Class action certification
  • Pre- and post-judgment interest
  • Award of costs and attorney fees

Proposed class

The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access the Website and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by the Website, during the relevant statutory period