Kevin Orcel v. Tight Lines FLY Fishing, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Kevin Orcel, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that TIGHT LINES FLY FISHING, LLC's website, www.tightlinesflyfishing.com, is inaccessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details multiple barriers encountered by Orcel while attempting to purchase fly-fishing gear, including missing alt-text and improperly formatted elements. Orcel seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to make its website accessible and to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, along with other forms of relief.

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 full use of the website.
• Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
• Injunction requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
• Declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against the blind.
• Order certifying the Class and appointing Plaintiff as Class Representative.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Pre- and post-judgment interest.
• 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).