Nicolas Grant v. FAMOUS SMOKE SHOP-PA, INC.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Nicolas Grant, a legally blind individual, is suing Famous Smoke Shop-PA, 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 various accessibility issues, including improper focus order and unlabeled elements, which hinder the use of screen reader technology. Grant seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to implement necessary changes 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

• Permanent injunction requiring compliance with the ADA.
• Declaratory judgment of violation of ADA requirements.
• Payment of costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.

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).