William Odonnell v. DiamondRock Hospitality Company
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
Summary
According to the complaint, William Odonnell, a legally blind individual, is suing DiamondRock Hospitality Company for failing to make its website, www.lakeaustin.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website, including inaccessible menus and ambiguous link texts, which prevented him from accessing information about the defendant's services. He seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve website accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA standards, as well as attorney's fees and costs.
About the defendant
Provides hotel accommodations, spa services, wellness programs, fitness classes, and outdoor activities.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind individuals
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while using the website
- Defendant failed to implement necessary changes for accessibility
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to comply with the ADA
- Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals
- Plaintiff’s reasonable attorneys' fees and costs