Geovanni Bahena Figueroa v. RP Restaurant, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff GEOVANNI BAHENA FIGUEROA, a visually-impaired individual, is suing RP RESTAURANT, LLC for failing to make its website, www.gibsonsitalia.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to book a reservation, including missing alt-text and broken links, which denied him equal access to the services offered. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement changes to ensure the website is usable for blind individuals.

About the defendant

Offers dining services, including reservations and a menu featuring Italian cuisine and steak.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff was denied the ability to book a reservation due to website barriers.
• Defendant has failed to comply with ADA requirements for website accessibility.

Legal claims

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

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction to make the website accessible.
• Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals.
• Certification of the Class.

Proposed class

The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.