Case Overview: A federal lawsuit alleges that James Perse Enterprises LLC has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to provide equal access to individuals with disabilities.

Consumers Affected: Individuals with disabilities who have encountered access barriers at James Perse retail locations or digital properties.

Court: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

James Perse Enterprises Faces Federal ADA Lawsuit in South Florida

A federal civil rights complaint has been filed against James Perse Enterprises LLC, the Los Angeles-based luxury apparel retailer, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to a complaint filed in federal court on March 18, 2026, plaintiff Arantza Castro brought the action under 42 U.S.C. § 12182, the provision of the ADA that prohibits discrimination by places of public accommodation.

The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and is listed under civil rights nature of suit code 446 — Americans with Disabilities: Other.

What the Plaintiff Alleges

The complaint was filed by Castro against James Perse Enterprises LLC, asserting claims under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title III requires that businesses operating as public accommodations — including retail stores and, increasingly, their digital properties — provide equal access to individuals with disabilities.

The filing does not indicate a jury demand, and the specific nature of the alleged access barriers has not been detailed in publicly available docket entries at this time. The complaint's full text was not available in the public record at the time of this report.

About James Perse Enterprises

James Perse Enterprises LLC operates a collection of upscale retail boutiques and an e-commerce platform selling clothing, accessories, and home goods. The brand maintains a presence in high-end shopping districts across the United States. As a place of public accommodation, the company is subject to the accessibility requirements established under the ADA.

Why ADA Compliance Matters for Retailers

Title III of the ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the full and equal enjoyment of goods and services offered by places of public accommodation. This obligation extends to both physical retail locations and, according to a growing body of case law, company websites and mobile applications.

Retail businesses that fail to meet ADA standards — whether through physical barriers at store locations or digital access issues such as incompatibility with screen reader software — may face legal exposure under federal law. The U.S. Department of Justice has issued guidance affirming that web accessibility is covered under the ADA, and courts have increasingly applied that standard to commercial websites.

Common accessibility barriers cited in ADA retail litigation include inadequate accessible routes, non-compliant service counters, inaccessible restrooms, and — in the digital context — websites that do not conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1), the widely recognized technical standard for online accessibility.

Broader Litigation Landscape

ADA Title III lawsuits against retailers are among the most frequently filed civil rights actions in federal courts. Florida, and the Southern District in particular, has historically been one of the most active jurisdictions for ADA litigation in the country. Courts in this district regularly handle cases involving both physical and digital access claims against national and regional retailers.

James Perse Enterprises has not issued a public statement regarding the lawsuit, and no response from the defendant has been entered in the public docket as of the time of this report.

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Lawsuit: Castro v. James Perse Enterprises LLC

Case Number: 1:26-cv-21786

Court: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Plaintiffs' Attorneys: Diego German Mendez (Mendez Law Offices, PLLC); Richard John Adams, Jr. (Adams & Associates, P.A.)

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