Plaintiff
- Name: Willie Macon
- Filing Date: August 5, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Middle District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: ADA Legal Team, LLC
Defendant
- Name: Bark Park at Dog Dayz Cafe, LLC
- Website: www.dogdayzcafe.com
- Industry: Hotel, Restaurant and Leisure
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines
- Summary: A food and beverage establishment offering menu items including breakfast items, wraps, flatbreads, salads, espresso, coffee, tea, lemonades, and smoothies, with online ordering and delivery services.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Willie Macon, a blind individual, is suing Bark Park at Dog Dayz Cafe, LLC for failing to make its website accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Macon alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website, which prevented him from fully enjoying the services offered. The complaint details specific accessibility issues, including missing alt text and lack of proper navigation cues for screen reader users. Macon seeks injunctive relief to require the defendant to make its website compliant with ADA standards and to cover his legal fees.
Causes of Action
- Unlawful disability discrimination under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not compatible with screen access software, denying blind individuals full access to products and services.
- Defendant failed to correct access barriers after being notified.
- Defendant's website contains multiple accessibility violations.
Requested Relief
- Injunctive relief requiring website accessibility improvements
- Declaratory judgment of ADA violation
- Attorney's fees and costs
Jurisdiction & Venue
Original jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and § 1343; venue proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(B)
