Zephyrin Victor v. ESJ JI Operations, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Zephyrin Victor, a visually-impaired individual, is suing ESJ JI Operations, LLC for failing to make its website, joiabeachmiami.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 essential information and services, such as making online reservations. Plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to provide equal access to its services. The complaint highlights specific issues such as the lack of compatibility with screen-reading software and the absence of necessary navigation features.

About the defendant

Operates a restaurant services platform offering Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and dining services, including online 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, violating the ADA.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing him from making an online 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.

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to comply with the ADA
• Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals
• Payment of nominal damages
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees