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Rosemarie Ramirez v. J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc.

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Rosemarie Ramirez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.stoneyriver.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent blind users from fully accessing its services, including missing alt-text and broken links. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to modify its website to comply with accessibility standards and to ensure equal access for visually-impaired consumers. The plaintiff claims that these barriers have caused her to be denied the ability to book a reservation at the restaurant, which she attempted multiple times.

About the defendant

Offers a steakhouse dining experience with hand-cut steaks and handcrafted dishes, allowing customers to make reservations and purchase products online.

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 was denied the ability to book a reservation due to website barriers.
  • Defendant has failed to comply with ADA requirements for website accessibility.

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.

  • Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible.
  • Declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against blind individuals.
  • Certification of the Class and appointment of Plaintiff as Class Representative.

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.