Plaintiff
- Name: Rosemarie Ramirez
- Filing Date: February 6, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
- State: Illinois
- Attorney Firm: Stein Saks, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Blue Sky Casino, LLC
- Website: www.frenchlick.com
- Industry: Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1
- Summary: Offers hotel accommodations, dining, recreation, spa services, and event facilities as part of a comprehensive hospitality experience.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiff Rosemarie Ramirez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Blue Sky Casino, LLC for failing to make its website, www.frenchlick.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent her from booking reservations and accessing services offered online. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to make necessary changes to ensure accessibility. The plaintiff claims that these barriers have caused her significant frustration and denied her equal access to the services provided by the defendant.
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 barriers that denied her full and equal access to the website.
- Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA's accessibility requirements.
Requested Relief
- A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
- An order requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
- A declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against blind individuals.
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.
