Plaintiff
- Name: Josh Foreman
- Filing Date: January 20, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- State: Michigan
- Attorney Firm: F&S Law, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, Inc., d/b/a Bavarian Inn
- Website: www.bavarianinn.com
- Industry: Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level A
- Summary: Offers hotel accommodations, restaurant reservations, waterpark access, and merchandise sales through its website.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff Josh Foreman alleges that Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, Inc., operating as Bavarian Inn, has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act by failing to make its website accessible to individuals with disabilities. The complaint details multiple accessibility barriers encountered by Plaintiff, including unlabeled images and inaccessible links, which prevented him from independently booking hotel accommodations. Plaintiff seeks damages for emotional distress and an injunction requiring the Defendant to make its website compliant with accessibility standards.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the PWDCRA
- Violation of the ADA
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind users due to lack of alternative text for images and inaccessible links.
- Plaintiff was unable to complete a hotel reservation independently due to accessibility barriers on the website.
Requested Relief
- Damages for emotional distress and dignitary harms
- An award of reasonable attorney fees, costs, and litigation expenses
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Any other relief as the Court deems fair and just
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has original jurisdiction over Plaintiff’s ADA claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331(a) and supplemental jurisdiction over Plaintiff’s PWDCRA claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1367.
