Julie Dalton v. Gymreapers LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Julie Dalton, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, is suing Gymreapers LLC for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA). The complaint alleges that Gymreapers' website, www.gymreapers.com, is not fully accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision, which violates the ADA's requirements for effective communication and auxiliary aids. Key barriers include unclear links and buttons, moving content that is not narrated, and inaccessible menus. Dalton seeks a permanent injunction to require Gymreapers to make its website accessible, along with damages and civil penalties. The case is filed in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Causes of Action

• Violation of Title III of the ADA
• Violation of the MHRA

Key Allegations

• Defendant’s Website is not fully accessible to people who are blind or have low vision
• Plaintiff encountered barriers that denied her full and equal access to Defendant’s online goods, content, and services
• Defendant's policies fail to ensure its Website is fully accessible to individuals with vision-related disabilities

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Website accessible
• Civil penalty payable to the state of Minnesota
• Damages
• Damage multiplier
• Statutory attorney’s fees and costs

Proposed Class

All blind or have a low vision disability within the meaning of the ADA who use screen reader auxiliary aids to navigate digital online content and who have accessed, attempted to access, or who may access or attempt to access Defendant’s Website.

Jurisdiction & Venue

28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188