Enrique Alvear v. Vineyard Vines, LLC
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and AA
Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff Enrique Alvear is suing Vineyard Vines, LLC for unlawful disability discrimination under the ADA, alleging that the company's website is inaccessible to blind and visually disabled individuals. The complaint details various access barriers that prevent effective navigation and communication with the website, which is critical for purchasing merchandise and accessing services. Alvear seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, including an order for the company to update its website to comply with accessibility standards. The complaint emphasizes the importance of equal access to online services for individuals with disabilities.
About the defendant
Defendant operates a chain of retail stores selling clothing and provides an online platform for purchasing merchandise, arranging in-store pickups, and accessing promotional offers.
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.
- The website fails to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and AA.
- Plaintiff encountered numerous access barriers preventing effective navigation and communication with the website.
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.
- A declaration that Defendant’s Website is in violation of the ADA
- An Order requiring Defendant to update the Website to remove barriers for individuals with visual disabilities
- An Order requiring Defendant to implement a web accessibility policy
- An award of reasonable attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses