Williams v. A&M Bros, LLC

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

GREGORY PARNELL WILLIAMS, ) Case No.: 1:22-cv-00077 JLT BAM ) Plaintiff, ) ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S ) MOTION TO DISMISS v. ) A&M BROS, LLC, ) (Doc. 6) ) Defendant. ) )

Gregory Parnell Williams is a disabled individual who requires the assistance of a walking stick. He asserts A&M Bros, LLC dba Vibez Lounge violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law by not allowing him to enter its establishment without forgoing his walking stick. (See generally Doc. 1.) Defendant seeks dismissal of the complaint under Rules 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, asserting the Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction. (Doc. 6.) The Court finds the matter suitable for decision without oral argument pursuant to Local Rule 230(g) and General Order 618. For the reasons set forth below, Defendant’s motion to dismiss is DENIED. I. Background and Allegations Plaintiff alleges he…