Plaintiff
- Name: Nicolas Grant, Christopher Walters
- Filing Date: April 3, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Indiana
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller, Sweet LLP
Defendant
- Name: Hairmax International, LLC
- Website: hairmax.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: ADA's requirements for effective communication and equal access, WCAG 2.1 compliance standards.
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes hair growth and hair care products.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Nicolas Grant and Christopher Walters, both legally blind, are suing Hairmax International, LLC for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and New York State Human Rights Law. They allege that they encountered numerous accessibility barriers while attempting to purchase hair growth products from Hairmax's website, including unlabeled elements and inaccessible features. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require Hairmax to improve its website accessibility, along with compensatory damages and attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Title III of the ADA
- Violation of New York State Human Rights Law, Exec. Law, Article 15 § 290, 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.
- Accessibility barriers include unlabeled elements, inaccessible quizzes, and ineffective communication with screen readers.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA and New York laws.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of compensatory and nominal damages.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction is invoked pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, 28 U.S.C.A. § 1367 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188. Venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2).
