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 to individuals with visual disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Odonnell alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website, including inaccessible interactive elements and unclear labels, which prevented him from accessing information about movie screenings and purchasing tickets. He seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve the website's accessibility and to implement corporate policies ensuring compliance with the ADA. The complaint emphasizes the importance of equal access to digital services for individuals with disabilities.

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 legally blind individuals
• Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers while attempting to use the website
• Defendant has failed to implement adequate corporate policies to ensure website accessibility

Requested Relief

• A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
• A preliminary and permanent injunction requiring Defendant to take all necessary steps to make the Website compliant with the ADA
• A declaration that Defendant discriminates against the blind by failing to provide access as required by the ADA
• Plaintiff’s reasonable attorneys’ fees, statutory damages, expenses, and costs of suit
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper

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 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391(b)-(c) and 1441(a).