Plaintiff
- Name: Nicolas Grant
- Filing Date: October 2, 2025
- Court: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA
- State: Indiana
- Attorney Firm: NYE, STIRLING, HALE, MILLER, & SWEET LLP
Defendant
- Name: DRVITA, INC.
- Website: www.natureslab.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Summary: Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes vitamins, supplements, and related products under the brand name Nature’s Lab.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Nicolas Grant, a legally blind individual, is suing DRVITA, INC. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Grant alleges that he encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from purchasing products. The complaint cites specific accessibility issues, such as unlabelled graphic links and inaccessible content, which hinder the experience for users relying on screen readers. Grant seeks a permanent injunction requiring DRVITA to implement changes to its website to ensure accessibility, along with a declaratory judgment and payment of legal 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.
- Plaintiff encountered barriers that denied him full access to the website.
- Defendant failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility.
Requested Relief
- A Declaratory Judgment of violation of the ADA.
- A permanent injunction to ensure compliance with the ADA.
- Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of nominal damages.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual disabilities who seek equal access to digital platforms.
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).
Citations / Guidelines
- ADA Title III - 28 C.F.R. § 36.201 - DOJ Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA
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