Nelson Fernandez v. Buccan Palm Beach, LLC
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
Summary
According to the complaint, Nelson Fernandez, a visually disabled individual, is suing Buccan Palm Beach, LLC for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Fernandez alleges that the restaurant's website, which provides information and services related to the restaurant, is not accessible to individuals using screen reader software. Key barriers include a mislabeled logo, inaccessible pricing information, and ineffective communication aids. The complaint seeks injunctive relief to ensure the website complies with ADA standards and requests attorney's fees. The case is filed in the Southern District of Florida.
About the defendant
Operates a restaurant selling food and beverage products to the public, providing online ordering, reservations, and gift card purchases.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Website contains access barriers preventing use by visually disabled individuals.
- Mislabeled logo and inaccessible pricing information on the website.
- Lack of effective communication aids for visually disabled users.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violation of the ADA
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Injunctive relief to make the website ADA compliant.
- Attorney’s fees and costs.
Proposed class
The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.
Individuals with visual disabilities who require screen reader software to access websites.