Joshua Espinal v. Table 26 Ltd
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines
Summary
According to the complaint, Joshua Espinal is suing Table 26 Ltd for failing to make its website accessible to blind individuals, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Espinal alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from fully enjoying the services offered. The complaint details specific accessibility issues and requests injunctive relief to ensure compliance with ADA standards, as well as attorney's fees. Espinal seeks a court order requiring the defendant to improve website accessibility and provide necessary accommodations for visually impaired users.
About the defendant
An online platform through which customers can learn about and engage with dining services, including viewing menus and making reservations.
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 failed to correct access barriers after being notified.
- Numerous specific accessibility issues were identified that violate ADA standards.
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 website accessibility improvements
- Declaratory judgment of ADA violation
- Attorney’s fees and costs