Geovanni Bahena Figueroa v. Designs for Health, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Geovanni Bahena Figueroa, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Designs for Health, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.designsforhealth.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase a probiotic product, which prevented him from fully utilizing the site. The complaint cites specific access issues such as missing alt-text and broken links, which hinder the experience for blind users. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website compliant with accessibility standards and to implement policies ensuring ongoing accessibility.

Causes of Action

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers preventing full use of the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring compliance with the ADA.
• Certification of the Class under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23.
• Payment of nominal damages.

Proposed Class

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, 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).