Windy Lucius v. Terra Dolci LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Windy Lucius, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Terra Dolci LLC for failing to make its website, chefadriannes.com, accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from accessing its services, including making reservations. Plaintiff claims that these barriers violate her rights under the ADA and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to comply with accessibility standards. The plaintiff also seeks damages and attorney fees.

About the defendant

operates a restaurant services platform offering modern American dishes, reservations, and event information

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
• Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing her from making a reservation
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.2 guidelines

Legal claims

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

• Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182, et seq.
• Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA
• A declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against the blind
• Payment of nominal damages
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• An award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ fees and expert fees