Plaintiff
- Name: James Watson
- Filing Date: December 2, 2025
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: J. Courtney Cunningham, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: 347 Somi, LLC, d/b/a Beauty & the Butcher
- Website: www.beautyandthebutchermiami.com
- Industry: Food & Staples Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines
- Summary: Operates a restaurant offering food and beverage services, including online reservations and menu information.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, James Watson, a visually impaired individual, is suing 347 Somi, LLC, which operates the restaurant Beauty & the Butcher, for failing to provide an accessible website. Watson alleges that he was unable to access the website using his JAWS Screen Reader software due to various accessibility barriers. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks injunctive relief to compel the defendant to make the website accessible. Watson claims that the inaccessible website has caused him frustration and humiliation, denying him equal access to the services offered online.
Causes of Action
- Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Allegations
- Website is not fully accessible to visually impaired users
- Plaintiff unable to access website using JAWS Screen Reader software
- Specific features of the website do not interface with screen reader software
Requested Relief
- Declaratory Judgment that the website violates the ADA
- Order to alter the website for accessibility
- Evaluation and neutralization of policies towards persons with disabilities
- Continual updates and maintenance of the website for accessibility
- Award of attorney’s fees, costs and litigation expenses
Jurisdiction & Venue
Venue lies in the Southern District of Florida pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b) and Local Rule 3.1
