Plaintiff
- Name: Enrique Alvear
- Filing Date: May 14, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Middle District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A.; Law Office of Pelayo Duran, P.A.
Defendant
- Name: Robert Graham Retail LLC
- Website: www.robertgraham.us
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and AA
- Summary: A chain of retail stores selling men and women’s clothing and accessories, also providing online sales and electronic gift cards through its website.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff Enrique Alvear is suing Robert Graham Retail LLC for violations of the ADA due to the inaccessibility of their website, which he alleges prevents blind and visually disabled individuals from effectively using it. Alvear, who is blind, claims he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website, which is essential for accessing information about the Defendant's physical stores and purchasing merchandise. He seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure the website complies with ADA standards and requests attorney's fees. The complaint highlights specific access issues and asserts that the Defendant has failed to make necessary modifications to their website despite being aware of these barriers.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the ADA
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually disabled individuals using screen reader software.
- Defendant has not provided reasonable modifications to ensure accessibility as required by the ADA.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers on the website that prevent effective communication.
Requested Relief
- A declaration that Defendant’s Website is in violation of the ADA
- An Order requiring Defendant to update the Website to remove barriers for visually disabled users
- An Order requiring ongoing support for web accessibility
- An award of reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and expenses
Jurisdiction & Venue
Federal question jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §1331 and provisions of the ADA
