Makeda Evans v. Thirsty Lion Operating Company, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Makeda Evans, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Thirsty Lion Operating Company for failing to make its website, thirstylionrestaurant.com, accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from accessing essential information and services, such as making reservations and exploring menu items. The complaint cites specific accessibility issues, including incompatibility with screen-reading software and ambiguous link texts. Evans seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website compliant with ADA standards and to ensure equal access for visually-impaired individuals.

About the defendant

Operates a restaurant services platform offering modern American gastropub cuisine and related services, including online reservations and menu exploration.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals, violating the ADA.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing her from making reservations and accessing information about the restaurant.

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 violations of the ADA.
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards.
• Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals by the website.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Pre- and post-judgment interest.
• Award of costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.