Plaintiff
- Name: Geovanni Bahena Figueroa
- Filing Date: January 5, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Stein Saks, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: RP Restaurant, LLC
- Website: www.gibsonsitalia.com
- Industry: Food & Staples Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Offers dining services, including reservations and a menu featuring Italian cuisine and steak.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff GEOVANNI BAHENA FIGUEROA, a visually-impaired individual, is suing RP RESTAURANT, LLC for failing to make its website, www.gibsonsitalia.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to book a reservation, including missing alt-text and broken links, which denied him equal access to the services offered. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to implement changes to ensure the website is usable for blind individuals.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
- Plaintiff was denied the ability to book a reservation due to website barriers.
- Defendant has failed to comply with ADA requirements for website accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction to make the website accessible.
- Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals.
- Certification of the Class.
Proposed Class
All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12182; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. §1391(b)(1) and (2).
