Plaintiff
- Name: Kevin Orcel
- Filing Date: April 1, 2026
- Court: United States District Court District of New Jersey
- State: New Jersey
- Attorney Firm: Stein Saks, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Crabbae, LLC
- Website: www.crabbae.com
- Industry: Food, Beverage & Tobacco
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: An online platform for a seafood restaurant specializing in crab-centered meals, seafood boils, platters, sides, and signature sauces, offering online ordering and menu information.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Kevin Orcel, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Crabbae, LLC for failing to make its website, www.crabbae.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Orcel alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to place an online food order, which prevented him from accessing the website's services. The complaint cites specific access issues such as missing alt-text and unclear labels for interactive elements. Orcel seeks a permanent injunction requiring Crabbae to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines and to implement changes that would make the website accessible to blind users. The lawsuit is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant’s website is not equally accessible to blind and visually impaired consumers.
- Plaintiff was denied the ability to place an online food order due to access barriers on the website.
- Defendant failed to construct and maintain a website that is sufficiently intuitive for visually impaired individuals.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- A preliminary and permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
- A declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against the blind and fails to provide access for persons with disabilities.
- An order certifying the Class and appointing Plaintiff as Class Representative.
- Payment of nominal damages.
- Pre- and post-judgment interest.
- An award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ and expert fees.
Proposed Class
all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.
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) and (2).
