Plaintiff
- Name: Norma O. Gazonni
- Filing Date: July 5, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: Brasil & Brasil, P.A.
Defendant
- Name: Sonic Restaurants LLC
- Website: sonicdrivein.com
- Industry: Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Defendant operates a fast-food restaurant chain offering meals and burgers for sale to the general public, including an e-commerce platform for online ordering and pickup.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff Norma O. Gazonni, a visually impaired individual, is suing SONIC RESTAURANTS LLC for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Gazonni alleges that the Defendant's website, https://sonicdrivein.com/, is not fully accessible to blind users, preventing her from independently locating restaurant information and placing online orders. The complaint cites specific accessibility barriers, including the lack of alternative text for images and issues with keyboard navigation. Gazonni seeks a permanent injunction to require the Defendant to make the website accessible, along with attorney's fees and costs.
Causes of Action
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not fully accessible to blind or visually impaired consumers.
- Plaintiff was unable to independently locate restaurant information and place online orders due to website inaccessibility.
- Defendant's website lacks meaningful alternative text for images, making it unusable for screen-reader software.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible to visually impaired users.
- Order for periodic maintenance of the accessible website and auxiliary aids for effective communication.
- Recovery of reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses.
Jurisdiction & Venue
Jurisdiction based on federal question under 28 U.S.C. §1331 and the provisions of the ADA.
