Enrique Alvear v. Robert Graham Retail LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Enrique Alvear is suing Robert Graham Retail LLC for violations of the ADA due to the inaccessibility of their website, which he alleges prevents blind and visually disabled individuals from effectively using it. Alvear, who is blind, claims he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website, which is essential for accessing information about the Defendant's physical stores and purchasing merchandise. He seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure the website complies with ADA standards and requests attorney's fees. The complaint highlights specific access issues and asserts that the Defendant has failed to make necessary modifications to their website despite being aware of these barriers.

About the defendant

A chain of retail stores selling men and women’s clothing and accessories, also providing online sales and electronic gift cards through its website.

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.
• Defendant has not provided reasonable modifications to ensure accessibility as required by the ADA.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers on the website that prevent effective communication.

Legal claims

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

• Violation of the ADA

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• A declaration that Defendant’s Website is in violation of the ADA
• An Order requiring Defendant to update the Website to remove barriers for visually disabled users
• An Order requiring ongoing support for web accessibility
• An award of reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and expenses