William Odonnell v. SD Franchise Inc.

Case Summary

According to the complaint, William Odonnell, a legally blind individual, is suing SD Franchise Inc. for failing to make its website, splashanddashfordogs.com, accessible to blind users, which allegedly violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff claims that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website using screen reader technology, preventing him from accessing information about the defendant's pet grooming services. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to improve website accessibility and to implement corporate policies ensuring compliance with the ADA, along with attorneys' fees and other damages.

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's website 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.