Willie Macon v. Mr. & Mrs. Crab Lakeland Inc
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines
Summary
According to the complaint, Willie Macon, a blind individual, is suing MR. & MRS. CRAB LAKELAND INC for failing to make their website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Macon alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while trying to access the website, which prevented him from fully enjoying the services offered. He seeks injunctive relief to require the defendant to make their website accessible and to adopt policies ensuring future compliance. The complaint highlights specific access issues and requests that the court mandate improvements to the website's accessibility features.
About the defendant
A seafood restaurant offering customizable seafood boils, cocktails, retail seasoning products, and a customer loyalty program.
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.
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