A California resident with disabilities has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination at a public accommodation facility, bringing attention to accessibility issues faced by individuals with mobility impairments. Anthony Bouyer filed the complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, on February 28, 2025, against Juan Carlos Sanchez and SOCO LLC.
Anthony Bouyer claims that during his visit to Ameci Pizza & Pasta located at 2780 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley, CA, on October 4, 2024, he encountered numerous violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Unruh Civil Rights Act (UCRA). Bouyer's legal representation is provided by Joseph R. Manning Jr., Esq. from Manning Law, APC. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants failed to provide accessible facilities as required by law. "Plaintiff personally encountered ADA violations at the Business and/or upon the Property," states the complaint. These violations include improperly secured floor mats, transaction counters exceeding height limits, inadequate dining surface clearances, and a lack of accessible dining surfaces.
Bouyer's complaint highlights that these barriers significantly impacted his ability to access and enjoy the services offered by the business due to his reliance on leg braces and a wheelchair for mobility. The lawsuit accuses Juan Carlos Sanchez and SOCO LLC of failing to make reasonable modifications or remove architectural barriers that would allow full access for individuals with disabilities. The plaintiff argues that these failures are in direct violation of both federal and state laws designed to protect disabled individuals' rights.
The plaintiff seeks several forms of relief from the court. These include a declaratory judgment acknowledging the defendants' failure to comply with accessibility laws, permanent injunctive relief mandating removal or modification of ADA violations within 90 days or another court-determined timeframe, statutory damages amounting to no less than $4,000 per occurrence under California Civil Code §§ 52 and 55.56 for each instance of deterrence experienced at the business premises. Additionally, Bouyer requests reasonable attorney fees and litigation expenses as part of his claim.
Representing Anthony Bouyer is Joseph R. Manning Jr., Esq., while details about attorneys representing Juan Carlos Sanchez or SOCO LLC were not disclosed in this document. The case was filed under Case No. gq25CcUCROI9775 in Ventura County Superior Court.