Joshua Espinal v. Gringos Hospitality, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Joshua Espinal, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Gringos Hospitality, LLC for failing to make its website, Gringoslocos.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from accessing its services, including online ordering and information about restaurant locations. Specific issues cited include the lack of a 'skip to content' link and descriptive labels for interactive elements. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to provide damages for the discrimination faced due to these barriers.

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 encountered multiple access barriers preventing him from using the website effectively.
• Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.2 guidelines.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring website accessibility compliance.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Pre- and post-judgment interest.
• Award of costs and expenses of this action.

Proposed Class

Individuals with visual impairments who require accessible websites to access goods and services.

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)(1-2).