Willie Macon v. Bark Park at Dog Dayz Cafe, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Willie Macon, a blind individual, is suing Bark Park at Dog Dayz Cafe, LLC for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Macon alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from fully enjoying the services offered. The complaint details specific accessibility issues, including missing alt text and lack of proper navigation cues for screen reader users. Macon seeks injunctive relief to require the defendant to make its website compliant with ADA standards and to cover his legal fees.

About the defendant

A food and beverage establishment offering menu items including breakfast items, wraps, flatbreads, salads, espresso, coffee, tea, lemonades, and smoothies, with online ordering and delivery services.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not compatible with screen access software, denying blind individuals full access to products and services.
• Defendant failed to correct access barriers after being notified.
• Defendant's website contains multiple accessibility violations.

Legal claims

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

• Unlawful disability discrimination under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Injunctive relief requiring website accessibility improvements
• Declaratory judgment of ADA violation
• Attorney’s fees and costs