Nestor A. Proveyer v. Carnival Corporation

Summary

According to the complaint, Nestor A. Proveyer is suing Carnival Corporation for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to accessibility barriers on its website, which he alleges prevent him from effectively purchasing cruise tickets. Proveyer, who is visually impaired, claims he encountered numerous issues while attempting to navigate the site using screen reader software, including unlabeled graphics and inaccessible menus. He seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure the website is accessible, as well as compensatory damages for the alleged trespass of software on his computer. The complaint emphasizes the need for compliance with ADA standards to provide equal access to individuals with disabilities.

About the defendant

sells cruise line tickets and provides information about its brand and services

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Plaintiff is visually impaired and requires screen reader software to navigate websites.
• Defendant's website contains access barriers that prevent effective use by visually disabled individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered unlabeled graphics, inaccessible menus, and improperly formatted navigation elements.

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

• Violation of the ADA
• Trespass

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Declaratory relief that Defendant’s website violates the ADA
• Injunctive relief requiring Defendant to update its website for accessibility
• Compensatory damages for trespass to Plaintiff’s computer
• Attorney’s fees and costs