ARIANE BRYAN V. WM HOTEL MANAGEMENT, LLC

On April 30, 2019, Ariane Bryan filed a Complaint in Florida Federal court against WM Hotel Management, LLC.

Plaintiff Ariane Bryan alleges that https://www.choicehotels.com/florida/saint-petersburg/quality-inn-hotels/fl484 is not accessible per the WCAG 2.1, Section 508 accessibility standard(s).

WM Hotel Management, LLC owns and operates the Quality Inn and Suites at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. WM Hotel Management, LLC is in the Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure industry.

In the Complaint, Plaintiff notes the following issues with Defendant’s website, including:

The lack of navigation links of the Defendant's website that disclose the specific accommodations requested by Plaintiff makes it impossible for Plaintiff to determine whether the Property offers suitable accommodations.

Plaintiff Ariane Bryan asserts the following cause(s) of action against Defendant WM Hotel Management, LLC in its Complaint:

Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq. 

Plaintiff Ariane Bryan seeks the following relief by way of its Complaint:

  • A finding that Defendant's website violated the ADA, ADAAG, FL ADAIA, WCAG, and/or the Rehabilitation Act;
  • That the remedies are readily achievable without undue hardship and are reasonable accommodations;
  • Enjoin the Defendant from continuing discriminatory practices; 
  • Order Defendant to remove the barriers of access; alter the website to accommodate persons with disabilities; and/or alter the website to make it accessible to and useable by Plaintiff and other persons with disabilities to the extent required by law;
  • Award reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses;
  • Other such relief deemed appropriate.

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