Plaintiff
- Name: Kendrick Vaughn
- Filing Date: May 15, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets LLC
- Website: drjudymorgan.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2
- Summary: Provides a wide array of natural pet supplements and wellness products, including vitamins, probiotics, digestive and immune support, treats, grooming essentials, and holistic care items for dogs and cats.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, KENDRICK VAUGHN, a visually impaired individual, is suing Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets LLC for failing to make its website, drjudymorgan.com, accessible to blind users. Vaughn alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with compensatory damages for affected individuals. Vaughn claims that the website's design excludes visually impaired users from accessing the goods and services offered, which is a violation of their rights under the ADA.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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 expenses including 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
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).
