Plaintiff
- Name: Andre Battle
- Filing Date: February 20, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Horowitz Law, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Nutra Holdings, Inc.
- Website: www.transparentlabs.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Nutra Holdings provides a website that offers a variety of dietary supplements, including protein products, creatine, synbiotics, collagens, glutamine, and isolates for online purchase.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Andre Battle, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Nutra Holdings, Inc. for failing to make their website, Transparentlabs.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Battle claims he encountered significant difficulties while attempting to purchase dietary supplements online, including inaccessible menus and lack of alternative text for images. He seeks a permanent injunction to require Nutra Holdings to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case highlights the need for compliance with accessibility standards to ensure equal access for all users.
Causes of Action
- Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. - Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Declaratory Relief
- Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Key Allegations
- Nutra Holdings failed to design and maintain its website to be accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
- The website contains significant access barriers that prevent blind users from completing transactions.
- Plaintiff was denied a shopping experience equivalent to that of sighted individuals due to these barriers.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
- An order requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
- Payment of nominal damages.
- Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
Proposed Class
all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Transparentlabs.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Transparentlabs.com, during the relevant statutory period.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12182; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2).
