Makeda Evans v. Thirsty Lion Operating Company, LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Makeda Evans, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Thirsty Lion Operating Company for failing to make its website, thirstylionrestaurant.com, accessible as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from accessing essential information and services, such as making reservations and exploring menu items. The complaint cites specific accessibility issues, including incompatibility with screen-reading software and ambiguous link texts. Evans seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website compliant with ADA standards and to ensure equal access for visually-impaired individuals.

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, violating the ADA.
• Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing her from making reservations and accessing information about the restaurant.

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA.
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards.
• Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals by the website.
• Payment of nominal damages.
• Pre- and post-judgment interest.
• Award of costs and reasonable attorneys’ 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).