Willie Macon v. O - Town Entertainment Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Willie Macon, a blind individual, is suing O - Town Entertainment Inc. for failing to make its website, www.elixirorlando.com, accessible to visually impaired users. Macon alleges that he encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from enjoying the same services available to non-disabled customers. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks injunctive relief to require the defendant to make necessary modifications to its website to ensure accessibility. Macon also requests attorneys' fees and litigation expenses.

About the defendant

Defendant operates a restaurant and bar providing food and beverage services, including lunch, dinner, brunch, and late-night service, and hosts events and promotional programming.

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 pursuant to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Injunctive relief requiring Defendant to make the website accessible
• Attorneys' fees and litigation expenses