Plaintiff
- Name: Stephanie Colón Feliciano, Juan Rubio Colón
- Filing Date: March 10, 2026
- Court: United States District Court District of Puerto Rico
- State: Puerto Rico
- Attorney Firm: Velez Law Group LLC
Defendant
- Name: Inmobiliaria Cardenal Inc.
- Website: hotelnuevomejicopr.com
- Industry: Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure
- Standards Cited: 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
- Summary: A lodging establishment that operates as a hotel, offering accommodations including a wheelchair-accessible room.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Stephanie Colón Feliciano and her son Juan Rubio Colón are suing Inmobiliaria Cardenal Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at Motel Nuevo Mejico. The plaintiffs allege that upon arrival, they were assigned an inaccessible room despite having reserved an ADA-compliant room. They were informed they would need to pay an additional surcharge to access the room they had reserved. The complaint cites architectural barriers and discriminatory practices that denied Juan, who uses a wheelchair, equal access to the accommodations. The plaintiffs seek a declaration of violation, injunctive relief to ensure compliance with the ADA, and an award of attorneys' fees.
Causes of Action
- Violation of Title III of the ADA, Discrimination in the Full and Equal Enjoyment of a Place of Public Accommodation
- Violation of Title III of the ADA, Discriminatory Surcharge
- Violation of Title III of the ADA, Failure to Make Reasonable Modifications in Policies, Practices, and Procedures
Key Allegations
- Defendant assigned a wheelchair user to an inaccessible room with steps.
- Defendant demanded a surcharge for the accessible room already reserved.
- Defendant's website falsely advertised the accessibility of its accommodations.
Requested Relief
- A declaration of violation of the ADA.
- A permanent injunction to ensure compliance with the ADA.
- An award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331, as this action arises under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
