William Odonnell v. Lyons Group, Ltd.

Summary

According to the complaint, William Odonnell, a legally blind individual, is suing Lyons Group, Ltd. for failing to make its website, www.rochambeauboston.com, accessible to blind users, which he alleges violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff claims he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website using screen reader technology, including inadequate focus order and lack of alternative text for images. He seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve the website's accessibility and to implement corporate policies to ensure ongoing compliance with the ADA. The plaintiff also requests attorneys' fees and other relief.

About the defendant

Offers French-inspired food including pastries, salads, steaks, and beverages, along with online ordering for pickup or delivery, reservations, and gift card purchases.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind individuals
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while using the website
• Defendant has failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility

Legal claims

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

• Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181, et seq., Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA
• Injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website compliant with the ADA
• Declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against the blind
• Plaintiff’s reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
• Pre- and post-judgment interest