Plaintiff
- Name: Joshua Espinal
- Filing Date: April 29, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: ADA Legal Team, LLC
Defendant
- Name: The Rod Room, LLC
- Website: www.rodroomfishing.com
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines and Conformance Levels
- Summary: An online platform that markets and sells fishing-related products and services, including rods, reels, bait, and maintenance and repair services.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Joshua Espinal is suing The Rod Room, LLC for failing to make its website accessible to blind individuals, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Espinal alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from fully enjoying the products and services offered. The complaint details specific accessibility issues and requests injunctive relief to ensure compliance with ADA standards, as well as attorney's fees. Espinal seeks to compel the defendant to adopt a web accessibility policy and make necessary modifications to the website to facilitate access for visually impaired users.
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 failed to correct access barriers after being notified.
- Defendant's website contains multiple accessibility issues that violate ADA standards.
Requested Relief
- Injunctive relief requiring Defendant to make the website accessible.
- Attorney's fees and litigation expenses.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Original jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and § 1343; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(B).
