Z’Leah Liburd v. Rocca Tampa LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Z'Leah Liburd, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that Rocca Tampa LLC's website, roccatampa.com, is inaccessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Liburd claims that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from accessing essential information and services, such as making reservations and exploring the menu. The complaint cites specific issues, including incompatibility with screen-reading software and ambiguous interactive elements. Liburd seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to provide damages and attorney fees.

About the defendant

Operates a restaurant services platform offering Italian cuisine and related services, including reservations and menu exploration.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals
• Access barriers prevent users from making reservations and accessing information about the restaurant
• 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.

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA
• Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals
• Payment of nominal damages
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees
• Other relief deemed just and proper