Plaintiff
- Name: James Watson
- Filing Date: January 20, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: J. Courtney Cunningham, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Wynwood Hospitality Holdings, LLC., d/b/a Brooklyn Chop House
- Website: www.brooklynchophouse.com
- Industry: Food & Staples Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA
- Summary: Operates a restaurant offering food and drink services, including reservations and catering.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, James Watson, a visually impaired individual, is suing Wynwood Hospitality Holdings, LLC, which operates the Brooklyn Chop House restaurant, for failing to provide an accessible website. The plaintiff alleges that the website, https://www.brooklynchophouse.com, is not usable with screen reader software, preventing him from accessing essential information and services. Key barriers include inaccessible reservation features and merchandise options. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks injunctive relief to ensure the website is compliant with accessibility standards, along with attorney's fees and costs.
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 was unable to access key features of the website using screen reader software.
- Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA guidelines.
Requested Relief
- Injunctive relief to make the website accessible.
- Declaratory judgment of violations of the ADA.
- Attorney's fees and litigation costs.
Proposed Class
Individuals with disabilities who are denied full and equal access to the website.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Southern District of Florida pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b) and Local Rule 3.1.
