Plaintiff
- Name: Fredericka Nellon, Karen Clayton
- Filing Date: June 30, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
- State: Pennsylvania
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Hunter Fan Company
- Website: hunterpureair.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes air purifiers and related products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Fredericka Nellon and Karen Clayton are legally blind individuals suing Hunter Fan Company for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the company's website to purchase products, including issues with screen reader compatibility. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA standards, along with costs and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
Key Allegations
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to Defendant's online goods and services.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform fully accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of nominal damages.
- Provision of other relief deemed just and equitable.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).
