Nicolas Grant v. Famous Smoke Shop-pa, Inc.
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Case details
Summary
According to the complaint, Nicolas Grant, a legally blind individual, is suing Famous Smoke Shop-PA, 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 various accessibility issues, including improper focus order and unlabeled elements, which hinder the use of screen reader technology. Grant seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility, along with a declaratory judgment and payment of legal fees.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes humidors, cigars, and related products.
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.
- Permanent injunction requiring compliance with the ADA.
- Declaratory judgment of violation of ADA requirements.
- Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
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.