Enrique Alvear v. Premium Brands OPCO Florida LLC, d/b/a Ann Taylor

Summary

According to the complaint, Enrique Alvear is suing Premium Brands Opco Florida LLC, doing business as Ann Taylor, for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to the inaccessibility of its website. Alvear, who is blind, alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to use the website, which prevented him from accessing information and making purchases. He claims that the website does not comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and that the defendant has failed to implement necessary modifications. Alvear seeks a declaration that the website violates the ADA, injunctive relief to ensure accessibility, and recovery of attorney's fees and costs.

About the defendant

Operates a chain of retail stores selling women's apparel, shoes, and accessories, and provides online shopping and information about store locations.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually disabled individuals using screen reader software.
• Website fails to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and AA.
• Defendant has not implemented necessary modifications to ensure accessibility.

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

• Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Declaratory judgment that the website violates the ADA
• Injunctive relief to update the website for accessibility
• Attorney’s fees and costs