Case: National Federation of the Blind v. Scribd, Inc.

2:14-cv-00162 | U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont

Filed Date: July 29, 2014

Closed Date: 2015

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Case Summary

On July 29, 2014, the National Federation of the Blind, a national organization representing the interests of blind and visually-impaired Americans, filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Vermont. The plaintiffs sued the online eBook company Scribd under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Represented by private counsel and Disability Rights Advocates, the plaintiff asserted that Scribd discriminated against blind persons in violation of the ADA by failing to provide full and equal enjoyment of the site’s services (i.e. exclusively visual interface inaccessible to the blind, buttons inaccessible using screen access software, etc.). The plaintiff asked the district court to grant a permanent injunction that would require the defendant to make its website services and apps fully accessible to and independently usable by blind persons. The plaintiffs also asked for declaratory and monetary relief. The case was assigned to Judge William K. Sessions III.

On October 29, 2014, the defendant filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, arguing that the ADA only applied to physical places of public accommodation. The court denied the motion on March 19, 2015 and found that Title III applies to internet-based retailers and service providers. 97 F.Supp.3d 565. The defendant sought a stay for an interlocutory appeal, asserting that the district court's order involved a controlling question of law with substantial ground for difference of opinion that ought be answered before the trial case went forward. The court denied the stay on May 29, 2015 (2015 WL 3454738) and the trial court proceeded.

On November 10, 2015, the parties settled and jointly moved the court to dismiss the litigation with prejudice. The agreement included contractual obligations to address the plaintiff’s accessibility concerns, working with the plaintiff to provide an ADA-compliant accessible website and phone app by 2017. No party admitted wrongdoing or asserted the agreement as an admission of wrongdoing. The Court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement and provided for a dispute resolution procedure that entitled the plaintiff to specific performance in the event of a breach. The parties stipulated to dismissal and the case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Mary Book (10/31/2018)

DOJ and National Federation of the Blind Settlement with Sacramento Public Library Authority, No Court (2012)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Abelson, Laura G. (Vermont)

Basrawi, Mazen Mohammed (Vermont)

Bernstein, Robert Jay (Vermont)

Blanck, Peter David (Vermont)

Attorney for Defendant

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Blodgett, Stephen S. (Vermont)

Judge(s)

Sessions, William K. III (Vermont)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Abelson, Laura G. (Vermont)

Basrawi, Mazen Mohammed (Vermont)

Bernstein, Robert Jay (Vermont)

Blanck, Peter David (Vermont)

Brandt-Young, Christina Louise (Vermont)

Brill, Rachel Elizabeth (Vermont)

Caiola, Michelle Anne (Vermont)

Capek, Mehgan Sidhu (Vermont)

Center, Claudia (Vermont)

DeWeese, James T. (Vermont)

Eisinger, Jana (Vermont)

Elder, Timothy (Vermont)

Elia, Albert (Vermont)

Espo, Joseph B (Vermont)

Esq., Daniel F. (Vermont)

Esq., Emily J. (Vermont)

Esq., Gregory P. (Vermont)

Esq., Haben Girma (Vermont)

Esq., James T. (Vermont)

Esq., Laurence Paradis (Vermont)

Esq., Michele B. (Vermont)

Esq., Rebecca J. (Vermont)

Geffen, David Grant (Vermont)

Gilbride, Karla A (Vermont)

Goldstein, Daniel F (Maryland)

Heller, Roger Norton (Vermont)

Hill, Eve L. (Vermont)

Jaszi, Peter (Vermont)

Joselson, Emily J. (Vermont)

Knestrick, Kevin Martin (Vermont)

Konecky, Joshua Geoffrey (Vermont)

LaBarre, Scott Charles (Vermont)

Lambalot, Douglas W. (Vermont)

Levenson, Emily L. (Vermont)

Marks, Julia Zoog (Vermont)

Mehdi, Azra Z (Vermont)

Mizner, Susan (Vermont)

Netski, Christine M. (Vermont)

Paradis, Laurence W. (California)

Patton, Michele B. (Vermont)

Porter, Monica Marie (Vermont)

Rivers, Surisa E (Vermont)

Rodgers, Rebecca J. (California)

Schneider, Todd Michael (Vermont)

Seaborn, Stuart John (Vermont)

Sidhu, Mehgan (Vermont)

Smith, Mary-Lee Kimber (Vermont)

Vogelman, Lawrence A. (Vermont)

Weber, Jessica Paulie (Vermont)

Weltman, Jeremy Y. (Vermont)

Williams, Kevin William (Vermont)

Attorney for Defendant

Brown, Avery Lee (Vermont)

Chiang, Angel (Vermont)

Esq., Tonia M. (Vermont)

Esq., Natalie P. (Vermont)

Esq., Liwen Mah (Vermont)

Esq., Lindsey N. (Vermont)

Esq., Greg A. (Vermont)

Esq., Gary F. (Vermont)

Garbacz, Greg A. (California)

Hagen, Eric W (Vermont)

Heaton, Lindsey N. (California)

Jacobson, Jeffrey S (Vermont)

Karnedy, Gary F. (Vermont)

Klausner, Tonia M. Ouellette (New York)

Mah, Liwen (California)

McMichael, Jonathan Thomas (Vermont)

Mendonca, Brian Gregory (Vermont)

Meyer, Stuart P. (Vermont)

Pulgram, Laurence F. (California)

Sacksteder, Michael J (Vermont)

Vance, Natalie P. (California)

Whittemore, Lauren Estelle (Vermont)

Expert/Monitor/Master

Cassidy, Richard T (Vermont)

Other

Blodgett, Stephen S. (Vermont)

Care, Gregory P. (Maryland)

Cleary, David L. (Vermont)

Esq., Donald (Tad) (Vermont)

Esq., Kerin E. (Vermont)

Esq., David Geronemus (Vermont)

Esq., Karen McAndrew (Vermont)

Esq., Leo A. (Vermont)

Esq., Robert Meyers (Vermont)

Esq., Thomas C. (Vermont)

Esq., Richard T. (Vermont)

Esq., Gordon C. (Vermont)

Esq., William Jentes (Vermont)

Esq., Christopher L. (Vermont)

Esq., Mary P. (Vermont)

Gallagher, James C. (Vermont)

Girma, Haben (Maryland)

Infante, Edward (Vermont)

Jr, Joseph F. (Vermont)

Kirkpatrick, Mary Gilmore (Vermont)

Mulvey, William A. (Vermont)

O'Dea, Arthur J. (Vermont)

Powers, Donald (Tad) (Vermont)

Spink, James W. (Vermont)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

2:14-cv-00162	Docket National Federation of the Blind v. Scribd	July 29, 2014	July 29, 2014 Docket
1 2:14-cv-00162	Complaint National Federation of the Blind v. Scribd	July 29, 2014	July 29, 2014 Complaint
17 2:14-cv-00162	Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law Opposing Motion to Dismiss	Dec. 29, 2014	Dec. 29, 2014 Pleading / Motion / Brief
30 2:14-cv-00162	Opinion National Federation of the Blind v. Scribd Inc.	March 19, 2015	March 19, 2015 Order/Opinion 97 F.Supp.3d 565
54 2:14-cv-00162	Opinion denying 37 Motion for Certification of Order for Interlocutory Review and denying as moot MOTION to Stay Action Pending Further Appellate Proceedings. National Federation of the Blind v. Scribd	May 29, 2015	May 29, 2015 Order/Opinion 2015 WL 3454738
73 2:14-cv-00162	STIPULATED MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 41(a)(2) National Federation of the Blind v. Scribd	Nov. 19, 2015	Nov. 19, 2015 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Last updated June 19, 2026, 6:48 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	July 29, 2014	COMPLAINT against Scribd, Inc. filed by Heidi Viens, National Federation of the Blind. Summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(law) (Entered: 07/29/2014) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER	RECAP
2	July 29, 2014	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Emily J. Joselson, Esq on behalf of National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens. (law) (Entered: 07/29/2014)	RECAP
3	July 29, 2014	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by James T. DeWeese, Esq on behalf of National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens. (law) (Entered: 07/29/2014)	RECAP
4	July 29, 2014	CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(a) by National Federation of the Blind. (law) (Entered: 07/29/2014)	RECAP
5	July 29, 2014	MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Daniel F. Goldstein, Gregory P. Care, Laurence Paradis, Haben Girma, and Rebecca Rodgers filed by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Daniel F. Goldstein, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Affidavit of Gregory P. Care, # 4 Certificate of Good Standing, # 5 Affidavit of Laurence Paradis, # 6 Certificate of Good Standing, # 7 Affidavit of Haben Girma, # 8 Certificate of Good Standing, # 9 Affidavit of Rebecca J. Rodgers, # 10 Certificate of Good Standing)(jlh) (Entered: 07/29/2014) 1 Affidavit of Daniel F. Goldstein View on PACER 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Affidavit of Gregory P. Care View on PACER 4 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 5 Affidavit of Laurence Paradis View on PACER 6 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 7 Affidavit of Haben Girma View on PACER 8 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 9 Affidavit of Rebecca J. Rodgers View on PACER 10 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER	RECAP
6	July 30, 2014	ORDER granting 5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel F. Goldstein, Gregory P. Care, Laurence Paradis, Haben Girma and Rebecca Rodgers. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 07/30/14. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 07/30/2014)	RECAP
7	Sept. 4, 2014	WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed: Scribd, Inc. waiver sent on 7/29/2014, answer due 9/29/2014 (Joselson, Emily) Text clarified on 9/5/2014 (jlh). (Entered: 09/04/2014)	RECAP
8	Sept. 22, 2014	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gary F. Karnedy on behalf of Scribd, Inc.(Karnedy, Gary) (Entered: 09/22/2014)	RECAP
9	Sept. 22, 2014	STIPULATED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 1 Complaint filed by Scribd, Inc. (Karnedy, Gary) Event/text clarified on 9/22/2014 (law). (Entered: 09/22/2014)	RECAP
10	Sept. 24, 2014	ORDER granting 9 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 09/24/14. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 09/24/2014)	RECAP
11	Oct. 28, 2014	CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(a) by Scribd, Inc. (law) (Entered: 10/28/2014)	RECAP
12	Oct. 28, 2014	MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Tonia Ouellette Klausner, Esq. filed by Scribd, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tonia Ouellette Klausner, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(jlh) (Entered: 10/29/2014) 1 Declaration of Tonia Ouellette Klausner View on PACER 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER	RECAP
13	Oct. 29, 2014	MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Scribd, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Karnedy, Gary) (Entered: 10/29/2014) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
14	Oct. 30, 2014	ORDER granting 12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Tonia Ouellette Klausner. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 10/30/14. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 10/30/2014)	RECAP
15	Nov. 7, 2014	STIPULATED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Joselson, Emily) (Entered: 11/07/2014) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
16	Nov. 7, 2014	ORDER granting 15 STIPULATED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 11/07/14. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 11/07/2014)	RECAP
17	Dec. 29, 2014	MEMORANDUM by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens in Opposition of 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Goldstein, Daniel) (Main Document 17 replaced on 12/30/2014) (jlh). (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/30/2014: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Appendix) (jlh) (Entered: 12/29/2014) 1 Table of Contents View on PACER 2 Appendix View on PACER	RECAP
18	Dec. 30, 2014	NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 17 Memorandum in Opposition filed by Heidi Viens, National Federation of the Blind. The main document image contained that of the Table of Contents and Appendix. The document has been broken apart and reattached to the docket. The corrected documents are now attached to 17 as well as this entry. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Appendix) (jlh) (Entered: 12/30/2014) 1 Table of Contents View on PACER 2 Appendix View on PACER	RECAP
19	Jan. 22, 2015	REPLY to Response to 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Scribd, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Karnedy, Gary) Text clarified on 1/23/2015 (jlh). (Entered: 01/22/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
20	Feb. 2, 2015	NOTICE of Hearing re: 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Motion Hearing set for 3/3/2015 01:30 PM in Burlington Courtroom 542 before Judge William K. Sessions III.(jam) (Entered: 02/02/2015)	RECAP
21	Feb. 10, 2015	UNOPPOSED MOTION to Request Transcriptionists for Plaintiffs' Attorney filed by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Haben Girma, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Joselson, Emily) (Entered: 02/10/2015) 1 Affidavit of Haben Girma View on PACER 2 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER 3 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
22	Feb. 11, 2015	ORDER granting 21 Unopposed Motion to Request Transcriptionists for Plaintiffs' Attorney. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 2/10/2015. (law)	RECAP
23	Feb. 26, 2015	SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT(S) re: 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(DeWeese, James) Link corrected on 2/26/2015 (jlh) (Entered: 02/26/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
24	Feb. 27, 2015	SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT(S) re: 17 Memorandum in Opposition of 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Certificate of Service)(DeWeese, James) Link added on 3/1/2015 (law). (Entered: 02/27/2015) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
25	March 3, 2015	MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge William K. Sessions III: Motion Hearing held on 3/3/2015 re 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Danial Goldstein, Esq., Gregory Care, Esq., Emily Joselson, Esq., James DeWeese, Esq., Haben Girma, Esq. & Meghan Sidhu, Esq. present for pltfs; Tonia Ouellette Klausner, Esq. & Gary Karnedy, Esq. present for dft. Court makes inquiries. Statements by counsel. Motion Taken Under Advisement: 13 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Court Reporter: JoAnn Carson, Capitol Court Reporters, Inc.) (jam) (Entered: 03/04/2015)	RECAP
26	March 10, 2015	TRANSCRIPT of Hearing on Motion to Dismiss held on 3/3/2015 before Judge Sessions. Court Reporter/Transcriber JoAnn Carson, Capitol Court Reporters, Inc., telephone number 802-863-6067. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 4/3/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/13/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/11/2015. (jam) (Entered: 03/10/2015)	RECAP
27	March 10, 2015	SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by Scribd, Inc. re: 13 Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Karnedy, Gary) Text clarified, link added on 3/11/2015 (jlh) (Entered: 03/10/2015) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
28	March 10, 2015	MOTION to File Supplemental Memorandum re 13 Motion to Dismiss filed by Scribd, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Karnedy, Gary) Link corrected on 3/11/15 (jlh) (Entered: 03/10/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
29	March 11, 2015	ORDER granting 28 Motion To File Supplemental Memorandum. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 3/11/2015. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 03/11/2015)	RECAP
30	March 19, 2015	OPINION AND ORDER denying 13 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 3/19/2015. (law)	RECAP
31	March 24, 2015	NOTICE of Attorney Substitution by Michele B. Patton, Esq as to National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Patton, Michele) (Entered: 03/24/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
32	April 2, 2015	MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Greg A. Garbacz, Natalie P. Vance, and Lindsey N. Heaton filed by Scribd, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Lindsey N. Heaton, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Affidavit of Greg A. Garbacz, # 4 Certificate of Good Standing, # 5 Affidavit of Natalie P. Vance, # 6 Certificate of Good Standing, # 7 Certificate of Service)(jlh) (Entered: 04/02/2015) 1 Affidavit of Lindsey N. Heaton View on PACER 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Affidavit of Greg A. Garbacz View on PACER 4 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 5 Affidavit of Natalie P. Vance View on PACER 6 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 7 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
33	April 2, 2015	ANSWER to 1 Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Scribd, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Karnedy, Gary) (Main Document 33 replaced on 4/3/2015) (jlh). (Entered: 04/02/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
34	April 3, 2015	ENE LETTER re: Potential Evaluators sent; responses due by 4/20/2015. (hbc) (Entered: 04/03/2015)	RECAP
35	April 3, 2015	ORDER granting 32 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Greg A. Garbacz, Natalie P. Vance, and Lindsey N. Heaton. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/3/2015. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/03/2015)	RECAP
36	April 3, 2015	NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 33 Answer to Complaint filed by Scribd, Inc. The document image was incomplete and has been replaced on the docket. The corrected document is now attached to 33 as well as this entry. (jlh) (Entered: 04/03/2015)	RECAP
37	April 7, 2015	MOTION for Certification of Order for Interlocutory Review and MOTION to Stay Action Pending Further Appellate Proceedings filed by Scribd, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Karnedy, Gary) (Main Document 37 replaced on 4/21/2015) (law). (Entered: 04/07/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
38	April 20, 2015	ENE Evaluator Selection Response by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens, Scribd, Inc.(Goldstein, Daniel) Text/filers clarified on 4/20/2015 (law). (Entered: 04/20/2015)	RECAP
39	April 20, 2015	ENE Evaluator Richard T. Cassidy, Esq. assigned. (hbc) (Entered: 04/20/2015)	RECAP
40	April 21, 2015	NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 37 MOTION for Certification of Order for Interlocutory Review filed by Scribd, Inc. The document image has been replaced as some of the signature were omitted. The completed document is now attached to 37 and this entry. (law) (Entered: 04/21/2015)	RECAP
41	April 24, 2015	MEMORANDUM by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens in Opposition of 37 MOTION for Certification of Order for Interlocutory Review (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Joselson, Emily) (Entered: 04/24/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
42	May 11, 2015	REPLY to Response re 37 MOTION for Certification of Order for Interlocutory Review filed by Scribd, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Karnedy, Gary) Text clarified on 5/11/2015 (jlh). (Entered: 05/11/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
43	May 11, 2015	Entry has been removed from docket. (Entered: 05/11/2015)	RECAP
44	May 11, 2015	NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY REMOVAL. Document 43 has been removed from the docket as the the signature on the document did not match the signature of the e-filer in accordance with the Administrative Procedures. (jlh) (Entered: 05/11/2015)	RECAP
	May 11, 2015	Notice of Docket Entry Removal - (ECF Admin Only)
45	May 12, 2015	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Scribd, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(law) (Entered: 05/12/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
46	May 13, 2015	ORDER granting 45 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 5/13/2015. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 05/13/2015)	RECAP
	May 13, 2015	Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
47	May 18, 2015	PROPOSED Stipulated Discovery Schedule/Order by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens.(Goldstein, Daniel) (Entered: 05/18/2015)	RECAP
48	May 20, 2015	LETTER to counsel re: [47 Proposed Stipulated Discovery Schedule/Order non-compliant; case may be placed on the master calendar unless a new stipulated schedule is filed. (law) (Entered: 05/20/2015)	RECAP
49	May 21, 2015	PROPOSED Stipulated Discovery Schedule/Order by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens.(Goldstein, Daniel) (Entered: 05/21/2015)	RECAP
50	May 28, 2015	DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE - Initial Disclosures by Scribd, Inc..(Karnedy, Gary) (Entered: 05/28/2015)	RECAP
51	May 28, 2015	DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE - Initial Disclosures by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens.(Goldstein, Daniel) (Entered: 05/28/2015)	RECAP
52	May 28, 2015	STIPULATED DISCOVERY SCHEDULE/ORDER Discovery due by 12/2/2015. Motions due by 1/15/2016. Early Neutral Evaluation set for 11/17/2015 at 10:00 AM. Ready for Trial by 5/1/2016. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 5/28/2015. (law) (Entered: 05/28/2015)	RECAP
53	May 29, 2015	DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE - Notice of Deposition of Scribd, Inc. by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens.(Girma, Haben) (Entered: 05/29/2015)	RECAP
54	May 29, 2015	OPINION AND ORDER denying 37 Motion for Certification of Order for Interlocutory Review and denying as moot MOTION to Stay Action Pending Further Appellate Proceedings. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 5/29/2015. (law)	RECAP
55	June 18, 2015	PROPOSED Stipulated Protective Order by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens. (Care, Gregory) (Entered: 06/18/2015)	RECAP
56	July 2, 2015	DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE - Interrogatories and Request to Produce to Heidi Viens and National Federation of the Blind by Scribd, Inc..(Karnedy, Gary) (Entered: 07/02/2015)	RECAP
57	July 2, 2015	DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE - Interrogatories to Defendant by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens.(Joselson, Emily) (Entered: 07/02/2015)	RECAP
58	July 2, 2015	DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE - Interrogatories and Request to Produce by National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens.(Care, Gregory) (Entered: 07/02/2015)	RECAP
59	July 7, 2015	STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER Discovery Matter. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 7/7/2015. (law) (Entered: 07/07/2015)	RECAP
60	July 9, 2015	JOINT MOTION to Amend the Discovery Schedule/Order filed by Scribd, Inc., National Federation of the Blind, Heidi Viens (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Amending for 30 Days, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Amending for 60 Days, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Karnedy, Gary) Text clarified on 7/10/2015 (jlh). Filers added on 7/13/2015 (jlh). (Entered: 07/09/2015) 1 Text of Proposed Order Amending for 30 Days View on PACER 2 Text of Proposed Order Amending for 60 Days View on PACER 3 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
61	July 9, 2015	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stuart P. Meyer on behalf of Scribd, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Meyer, Stuart) (Entered: 07/09/2015) 1 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
62	July 9, 2015	Entry has been removed from the docket. (Entered: 07/09/2015)	RECAP
63	July 10, 2015	NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY REMOVAL. Document 62 has been removed from the docket as it can not be filed electronically. (jlh) (Entered: 07/10/2015)	RECAP
	July 10, 2015	Notice of Docket Entry Removal - (ECF Admin Only)
64	July 15, 2015	DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE re: Amended Rule 26 Disclosure Statement by Scribd, Inc..(Karnedy, Gary) (Entered: 07/15/2015)	RECAP
65	July 28, 2015	ORDER AMENDING Discovery Schedule/Order Pending Settlement Negotiations for Thirty (30) Days re: 60 JOINT MOTION to Amend the Discovery Schedule/Order. Discovery due by 1/4/2016. Motions due by 2/15/2016. Early Neutral Evaluation set for 11/17/2015 at 10:00 AM. Ready for trial by 6/1/2016. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 7/28/2015. (law) (Entered: 07/28/2015)	RECAP
66	July 28, 2015	ORDER AMENDING First Amended Discovery Schedule/Order Pending Settlement Negotiations for Sixty (60) Days re: 60 JOINT MOTION to Amend the Discovery Schedule/Order. Discovery due by 3/4/2016. Motions due by 4/15/2016. Early Neutral Evaluation set for 11/17/2015 at 10:00 AM. Ready for trial by 8/1/2016. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 7/28/2015. (law) (Entered: 07/28/2015)	RECAP
67	Aug. 4, 2015	MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Liwen Mah, Laurence Pulgram filed by Scribd, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Liwen Mah, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Affidavit of Laurence Pulgram, # 4 Certificate of Good Standing, # 5 Certificate of Service)(jlh) (Entered: 08/05/2015) 1 Affidavit of Liwen Mah View on PACER 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 3 Affidavit of Laurence Pulgram View on PACER 4 Certificate of Good Standing View on PACER 5 Certificate of Service View on PACER	RECAP
68	Aug. 6, 2015	ORDER granting 67 Motion for Admission of Liwen A. Mah and Laurence F. Pulgram Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 8/6/2015. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 08/06/2015)	RECAP
	Aug. 6, 2015	Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
69	Oct. 7, 2015	DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE - Request to Produce (Second Set) by Scribd, Inc..(Karnedy, Gary) (Entered: 10/07/2015)	RECAP
70	Oct. 7, 2015	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Scribd, Inc. (Karnedy, Gary) (Entered: 10/07/2015)	RECAP
71	Oct. 9, 2015	ORDER granting 70 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 10/9/2015. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 10/09/2015)	RECAP
	Oct. 9, 2015	Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
72	Oct. 22, 2015	DISCOVERY CERTIFICATE re: Notices of Deposition of Heidi Viens, Mark Riccobono, Marc Mauer by Scribd, Inc.(Karnedy, Gary) Text clarified on 10/23/2015 (jlh). (Entered: 10/22/2015)	RECAP
73	Nov. 19, 2015	STIPULATED MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 41(a)(2) filed by Scribd, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Karnedy, Gary) (Entered: 11/19/2015) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
74	Nov. 19, 2015	ORDER granting 73 STIPULATED MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 41(a)(2). Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 11/19/2015. (jam) (Entered: 11/19/2015)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Vermont

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 29, 2014

Closing Date: 2015

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

An individual and a national membership organization of blind persons.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Scribd, Inc.

Defendant Type(s):

Retailer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Other Dockets:

District of Vermont 2:14-cv-00162

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

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Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Discrimination Prohibition

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to public accommodations - privately owned

Retail Shopping

Website

Disability and Disability Rights:

Reasonable Modifications

Visual impairment

Discrimination Area:

Accommodation / Leave

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of National Federation of the Blind v. Scribd, Inc., Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/15147/ (last updated 10/31/2018).

Case: National Federation of the Blind v. Scribd, Inc.

2:14-cv-00162 | U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont

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