James Watson v. Jackpot Group, LLC, d/b/a 17th St Thai Sushi

Summary

According to the complaint, James Watson, a visually impaired individual, is suing Jackpot Group, LLC, which operates the restaurant 17th St Thai Sushi, for failing to provide an accessible website. Watson alleges that he could not access essential features of the website using his screen reader software, which is necessary for him to navigate online. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requests injunctive relief to ensure the website is accessible, along with attorney's fees. The plaintiff highlights specific accessibility issues, including navigation barriers and lack of error identification, which prevent him from fully utilizing the website's services.

About the defendant

Operates a restaurant serving Thai cuisine, offering food and drink to the public, with online ordering and reservation capabilities.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not fully accessible to visually impaired consumers.
• Plaintiff was unable to access key features of the website using screen reader software.
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines.

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.

• Injunctive relief to make the website accessible to individuals with disabilities
• Declaratory judgment that the website violates the ADA
• Attorney’s fees and litigation expenses