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 complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from accessing its services, including online ordering and information about restaurant locations. Espinal claims that these barriers violate his rights under the ADA and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with other forms of relief such as damages and attorney fees.

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 significant accessibility barriers while attempting to use the website.
• Defendant failed to provide necessary modifications to ensure accessibility.

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA.
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards for website accessibility.
• Declaration of discriminatory practices against blind individuals.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Pre- and post-judgment interest.
• Award of costs and expenses, including attorney fees.

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).