Victor Ariza v. VALE FOOD COMPANY, LLC

    Plaintiff

    • Name: VICTOR ARIZA
    • Filing Date: November 26, 2025
    • Court: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
    • State: Florida
    • Attorney Firm: RODERICK V. HANNAH, ESQ., P.A.; LAW OFFICE OF PELAYO DURAN, P.A.

    Defendant

    • Name: VALE FOOD COMPANY, LLC
    • Website: www.valefoodco.com
    • Industry: Food, Beverage & Tobacco
    • Summary: Operates a chain of restaurants selling food and beverage products, including online ordering and membership services for exclusive offers.

    Case Summary

    According to the complaint, plaintiff Victor Ariza alleges that Vale Food Company, LLC has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to provide an accessible website for individuals with visual disabilities. The complaint states that Ariza, who is blind, encountered numerous barriers while attempting to use the website, including inaccessible shopping cart details and a lack of notifications for errors. The plaintiff seeks injunctive relief to require the defendant to make the website compliant with accessibility standards, as well as attorney's fees and costs. The case highlights the importance of equal access to online services for individuals with disabilities.

    Causes of Action

    • Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act

    Key Allegations

    • Website contains access barriers preventing use by blind individuals
    • No accessibility notice or policy on the Website
    • Website does not comply with WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards

    Requested Relief

    • Injunctive relief to make the Website accessible
    • Attorney's fees and costs
    • Declaratory judgment that the Website violates the ADA

    Proposed Class

    Individuals with visual disabilities who require screen reader software to access websites.

    Jurisdiction & Venue

    Federal question jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §1331 and ADA provisions

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