Joshua Espinal v. Big Ten Management LLC
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines
Summary
According to the complaint, Joshua Espinal, a blind individual, is suing Big Ten Management LLC, which operates the website www.glitchbar.com, for failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired users. Espinal alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from fully enjoying the services offered. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks injunctive relief to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to cover legal fees. Espinal claims that the website's inaccessibility denies him and others with visual disabilities equal access to the defendant's offerings.
About the defendant
An entertainment venue offering retro and modern arcade games, food, and alcoholic beverages.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's website is not compatible with screen access software, denying blind individuals full access to products and services.
- Defendant has failed to correct access barriers despite being notified.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Unlawful disability discrimination under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Injunctive relief requiring Defendant to make the website accessible.
- Attorneys' fees and litigation expenses.