Plaintiff
- Name: Joshua Espinal
- Filing Date: April 22, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: ADA Legal Team, LLC
Defendant
- Name: Big Ten Management LLC
- Website: www.glitchbar.com
- Industry: Entertainment
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines
- Summary: An entertainment venue offering retro and modern arcade games, food, and alcoholic beverages.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Joshua Espinal, a blind individual, is suing Big Ten Management LLC, which operates the website www.glitchbar.com, for failing to make its website accessible to visually impaired users. Espinal alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from fully enjoying the services offered. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks injunctive relief to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to cover legal fees. Espinal claims that the website's inaccessibility denies him and others with visual disabilities equal access to the defendant's offerings.
Causes of Action
- Unlawful disability discrimination under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not compatible with screen access software, denying blind individuals full access to products and services.
- Defendant has failed to correct access barriers despite being notified.
Requested Relief
- Injunctive relief requiring Defendant to make the website accessible.
- Attorneys' fees and litigation expenses.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Original jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and § 1343 for claims arising under Title III of the ADA.
