Nicolas Grant v. Drvita, Inc.
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Case details
Summary
According to the complaint, Nicolas Grant, a legally blind individual, is suing DRVITA, INC. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Grant alleges that he encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from purchasing products. The complaint cites specific accessibility issues, such as unlabelled graphic links and inaccessible content, which hinder the experience for users relying on screen readers. Grant seeks a permanent injunction requiring DRVITA to implement changes to its website to ensure accessibility, along with a declaratory judgment and payment of legal fees.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes vitamins, supplements, and related products under the brand name Nature’s Lab.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered barriers that denied him full access to the website.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- A Declaratory Judgment of violation of the ADA.
- A permanent injunction to ensure compliance with the ADA.
- Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of nominal damages.
Proposed class
The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.
Individuals with visual disabilities who seek equal access to digital platforms.