Plaintiff
- Name: Enrique Alvear
- Filing Date: July 21, 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: Vineyard Vines, LLC
- Website: vineyardvines.com
- Industry: Apparel
- Standards Cited: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and AA
- Summary: Defendant operates a chain of retail stores selling clothing and provides an online platform for purchasing merchandise, arranging in-store pickups, and accessing promotional offers.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff Enrique Alvear is suing Vineyard Vines, LLC for unlawful disability discrimination under the ADA, alleging that the company's website is inaccessible to blind and visually disabled individuals. The complaint details various access barriers that prevent effective navigation and communication with the website, which is critical for purchasing merchandise and accessing services. Alvear seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, including an order for the company to update its website to comply with accessibility standards. The complaint emphasizes the importance of equal access to online services for individuals with disabilities.
Causes of Action
- Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually disabled individuals using screen reader software.
- The website fails to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level A and AA.
- Plaintiff encountered numerous access barriers preventing effective navigation and communication with the website.
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 individuals with visual disabilities
- An Order requiring Defendant to implement a web accessibility policy
- 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; venue is proper as all actions complained of occurred in the Middle District of Florida.
