Plaintiff
- Name: William Odonnell
- Filing Date: January 28, 2026
- Court: United States District Court District of Massachusetts
- State: Massachusetts
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Umbria North End, Inc.
- Website: umbrianorthend.com
- Industry: Food & Staples Retailing
- Standards Cited: ADA Title III
- Summary: Defendant specializes in Italian cuisine and traditional Italian delicatessen offerings, featuring a menu that includes steaks, antipasti, pasta, desserts, and beverages, along with restaurant services such as reservation options, private dining access, and gift card purchases.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, William Odonnell, a legally blind individual, is suing Umbria North End, Inc. for failing to make its website, https://umbrianorthend.com, accessible to individuals with visual disabilities, which allegedly violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website using screen reader technology, including ambiguous link texts and lack of alternative text for images. He seeks a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement necessary changes to ensure accessibility for blind users. The complaint highlights the importance of equal access to digital services for individuals with disabilities and calls for compliance with ADA standards.
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 web accessibility.
Requested Relief
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible to individuals with visual disabilities.
- Declaratory relief stating that the website discriminates against blind individuals.
- Plaintiff's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
Proposed Class
Individuals with visual disabilities who are denied equal access to the Defendant's website and services.
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188, and venue is proper in the District of Massachusetts.
