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Kevin Orcel v. Tight Lines FLY Fishing, LLC

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Kevin Orcel, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that TIGHT LINES FLY FISHING, LLC's website, www.tightlinesflyfishing.com, is inaccessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details multiple barriers encountered by Orcel while attempting to purchase fly-fishing gear, including missing alt-text and improperly formatted elements. Orcel seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to make its website accessible and to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, along with other forms of relief.

About the defendant

Offers a curated range of fly-fishing gear, educational resources, guided trip information, and expert recommendations.

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 encountered multiple access barriers preventing full use of the website.
  • Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

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.

  • Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
  • Injunction requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
  • Declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against the blind.
  • Order certifying the Class and appointing Plaintiff as Class Representative.
  • Payment of nominal damages.
  • Pre- and post-judgment interest.
  • Award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ and expert fees.

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.