Ashley Bahena v. Alani Nutrition LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Ashley Bahena, a visually impaired individual, is suing Alani Nutrition LLC for failing to make its website, alaninu.com, accessible to blind users. Bahena alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks both injunctive relief to mandate accessibility improvements and compensatory damages for affected users. Bahena claims that the website's design relies heavily on visual elements, making it unusable for individuals who depend on screen-reading software. The lawsuit aims to ensure equal access to the goods and services offered online by the defendant.

Causes of Action

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

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

Requested Relief

• 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 attorney fees

Proposed Class

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.

Jurisdiction & Venue

Subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12182; venue proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2)