James Watson v. 347 Somi, LLC, d/b/a Beauty & the Butcher
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines
Summary
According to the complaint, James Watson, a visually impaired individual, is suing 347 Somi, LLC, which operates the restaurant Beauty & the Butcher, for failing to provide an accessible website. Watson alleges that he was unable to access the website using his JAWS Screen Reader software due to various accessibility barriers. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks injunctive relief to compel the defendant to make the website accessible. Watson claims that the inaccessible website has caused him frustration and humiliation, denying him equal access to the services offered online.
About the defendant
Operates a restaurant offering food and beverage services, including online reservations and menu information.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Website is not fully accessible to visually impaired users
- Plaintiff unable to access website using JAWS Screen Reader software
- Specific features of the website do not interface with screen reader software
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
- Order to alter the website for accessibility
- Evaluation and neutralization of policies towards persons with disabilities
- Continual updates and maintenance of the website for accessibility
- Award of attorney’s fees, costs and litigation expenses