Plaintiff
- Name: Benjamin Butler
- Filing Date: March 4, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of New York
- State: New York
- Attorney Firm: Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC
Defendant
- Name: Coexist Nutrition LLC d/b/a 22 Days Nutrition
- Website: www.22daysnutrition.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Summary: markets and sells plant-based vitamins, supplements, protein powders, and related nutritional products
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Benjamin Butler, a legally blind individual, is suing Coexist Nutrition LLC d/b/a 22 Days Nutrition for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to the inaccessibility of their website, www.22daysnutrition.com. Butler alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to browse and purchase nutritional products, including missing alternative text for images and unlabeled buttons. He seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to remediate these accessibility issues and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. The complaint also cites violations of New York State and City Human Rights Laws.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
- New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)
- Violation of New York State Civil Rights Law (NYCRL)
- Violations of the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
- Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing meaningful engagement
- Defendant failed to implement WCAG-compliant accessibility protocols
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
- A preliminary and permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website fully compliant with the ADA
- Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined by proof
- An award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ and expert fees
Proposed Class
Nationwide Class: All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access www.22daysnutrition.com and were denied equal access to its digital content, product information, and online purchasing functions due to persistent accessibility barriers during the relevant statutory period.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188, as Plaintiff alleges violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
