Rosemarie Ramirez v. J. Alexander’S Holdings, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Rosemarie Ramirez, a visually-impaired individual, is suing J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.stoneyriver.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent blind users from fully accessing its services, including missing alt-text and broken links. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to modify its website to comply with accessibility standards and to ensure equal access for visually-impaired consumers. The plaintiff claims that these barriers have caused her to be denied the ability to book a reservation at the restaurant, which she attempted multiple times.

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 was denied the ability to book a reservation due to website barriers.
• Defendant has failed to comply with ADA requirements for website accessibility.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible.
• Declaration that Defendant's website discriminates against blind individuals.
• Certification of the Class and appointment of Plaintiff as Class Representative.

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).