Howard Wilson v. Worldpantry.com, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Howard Wilson, a visually impaired individual, is suing WORLDPANTRY.COM, LLC for failing to make its website, www.questnutrition.com, accessible to blind users. Wilson alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase snacks, which violated his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement changes to ensure equal access for visually impaired consumers.

About the defendant

Offers nutrition-focused snack products, including protein bars, cookies, and other convenience items.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered barriers that denied full access to the website.
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Legal claims

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

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• An injunction requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
• A declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against the blind.

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 Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.