Sophia Faldonie v. DeQuattro Management LLC

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Sophia Faldonie is suing DeQuattro Management LLC for failing to make its website, massimori.com, accessible to blind individuals, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that she encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website using screen reader technology, which prevented her from accessing information about the restaurant's offerings and services. The complaint cites specific issues such as missing alternative text for images and improper heading structures. Faldonie seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve website accessibility and ensure compliance with ADA standards, along with attorney fees and costs.

Causes of Action

• Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181, et seq., Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind individuals
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while using the website
• Defendant has failed to implement adequate corporate policies for accessibility

Requested Relief

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA
• Injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website compliant with the ADA
• Declaration that Defendant discriminates against the blind
• Plaintiff’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs
• Pre- and post-judgment interest

Jurisdiction & Venue

This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188; venue is proper in the District of Massachusetts.