Plaintiff
- Name: Zephyrin Victor
- Filing Date: April 27, 2026
- Court: United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- State: Florida
- Attorney Firm: Aleksandra Kravets, Esq. P.A.
Defendant
- Name: Jonathan Adler Enterprises LLC
- Website: jonathanadler.com
- Industry: Retailing
- Standards Cited: WCAG 2.2 AA
- Summary: Operates an online store offering home decor and furniture, including luxury items and design services.
Case Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff Zephyrin Victor, a visually-impaired individual, alleges that Jonathan Adler Enterprises LLC's website, https://jonathanadler.com/, is inaccessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint details multiple barriers encountered by the Plaintiff while attempting to navigate the website using screen-reading software, which prevented him from accessing goods and services. The Plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the Defendant to make the website compliant with accessibility standards, along with damages and legal 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.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing independent use of the website.
- Defendant's website fails to comply with WCAG 2.2 guidelines.
Requested Relief
- Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA.
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards for website accessibility.
- Declaration of discrimination against blind individuals on the website.
- 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).
