Plaintiff
- Name: Z'Leah Liburd
- Filing Date: February 13, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Middle District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: Equal Access Law Group, PLLC
Defendant
- Name: Rocca Tampa LLC
- Website: www.roccatampa.com
- Industry: Food, Beverage & Tobacco
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2 AA
- Summary: Operates a restaurant services platform offering Italian cuisine and related services, including reservations and menu exploration.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff Z'Leah Liburd, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that Rocca Tampa LLC's website, roccatampa.com, is inaccessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Liburd claims that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from accessing essential information and services, such as making reservations and exploring the menu. The complaint cites specific issues, including incompatibility with screen-reading software and ambiguous interactive elements. Liburd seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and to provide damages and attorney fees.
Causes of Action
- Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182, et seq.
- Declaratory Relief
Key Allegations
- Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals
- Access barriers prevent users from making reservations and accessing information about the restaurant
- Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.2 guidelines
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA
- Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals
- Payment of nominal damages
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees
- Other relief deemed just and proper
Jurisdiction & Venue
This Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12182; venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(1-2)
