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Kendrick Vaughn v. Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets LLC

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.2

Summary

According to the complaint, KENDRICK VAUGHN, a visually impaired individual, is suing Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets LLC for failing to make its website, drjudymorgan.com, accessible to blind users. Vaughn alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages for affected individuals. Vaughn claims that the website's design excludes visually impaired users from accessing the goods and services offered, which is a violation of their rights under the ADA.

About the defendant

Provides a wide array of natural pet supplements and wellness products, including vitamins, probiotics, digestive and immune support, treats, grooming essentials, and holistic care items for dogs and cats.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
  • Access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions
  • Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility 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 expenses including 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.