William Odonnell v. Swahili Village Bar & Restaurant Boma LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, William Odonnell, a legally blind individual, is suing Swahili Village Bar & Restaurant Boma LLC for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website using screen reader technology, which prevented him from accessing information about the restaurant's services and offerings. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve the website's accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA standards, as well as attorney's fees and costs.

About the defendant

Specializes in Kenyan and East African cuisine, offering online services such as menu exploration, reservations, and gift card purchases.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind individuals due to poor formatting and lack of screen reader compatibility.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers including inadequate focus order, unclear labels, and lack of alt-text on graphics.

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 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.