William Odonnell v. Cinemaworld of Florida, Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, William Odonnell, a legally blind individual, is suing Cinemaworld of Florida, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible, which he alleges violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The website, https://arsenalyards.cwtheaters.com/, is claimed to have multiple barriers that prevent blind users from accessing information about movie showtimes, ticket purchasing, and other services. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement changes to ensure accessibility for individuals with visual disabilities, as well as reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

Causes of Action

• Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

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

Requested Relief

• Injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible
• Declaratory judgment regarding the discrimination against blind individuals
• Plaintiff's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs

Proposed Class

Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied equal access to the website and services of Cinemaworld of Florida, Inc.

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.