A Louisiana resident is seeking court intervention after claiming that a local shopping center fails to provide equal access for individuals with disabilities, citing alleged violations of federal and state civil rights laws. The complaint was filed by Marlon Jackson in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana on April 3, 2026, naming Tres Bell LLC as the defendant.
According to the filing, Marlon Jackson alleges that Tres Bell LLC owns and operates a shopping center located at 14438 Plank Road in Baker, Louisiana. The property includes several retail stores such as Dollar General and Baker Bingo. Jackson states that he is a qualified individual with paraplegia due to a T-11 spinal cord injury and relies on a wheelchair for mobility. He claims that architectural barriers at the property have prevented him from fully accessing goods, services, and accommodations offered at the site.
The complaint outlines that Jackson resides eight miles from the property in East Baton Rouge Parish and has visited the location multiple times, most recently in February 2026. During these visits, he reports encountering obstacles such as designated-accessible parking spaces lacking vertical signage, parking spaces and access aisles with gaps or changes in level, access aisles not leading to curb ramps, curb ramps with improper transitions or gaps where they meet promenades or parking lots, and other unspecified mobility-related barriers pending further inspection. Jackson asserts that these conditions violate Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as provisions of the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR).
Jackson’s legal argument centers on his claim that Tres Bell LLC is obligated under both federal law (the ADA) and state law (the LCHR) to ensure their facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. He alleges that removal of these barriers is “readily achievable” without imposing an undue burden on the defendant. The complaint states: “Upon information and belief, all barriers to access and ADA violations still exist and have not been remedied or altered in such a way as to effectuate compliance with the provisions of the ADA, even though removal is readily achievable.” Jackson further claims he intends to return to the property but fears encountering similar accessibility issues unless changes are made.
Under Count I of his complaint, Jackson alleges discrimination under Title III of the ADA by being excluded from programs, services, or activities at the property due to architectural barriers. Under Count II, he asserts violations of state law through denial of full enjoyment of goods and services based on disability status. The filing cites Louisiana Revised Statutes sections 51:2231 et seq., specifically referencing prohibitions against discriminatory practices at places open to public accommodation.
As part of his requested relief from the court, Jackson seeks a declaration that Tres Bell LLC’s property violates both federal and state disability access laws. He asks for an order requiring modifications to make all areas accessible “to the full extent required by Title II of the ADA and the LCHR.” Additionally, he requests compensatory damages for injuries sustained due to alleged discrimination; reasonable attorneys’ fees; costs including expert fees; other litigation expenses; and any further relief deemed appropriate by the court.
The lawsuit was filed by Andrew D. Bizer of The Bizer Law Firm L.L.C., representing Marlon Jackson. The case identification number is 3:26-cv-00374-SDD-EWD.
Source: 326cv374_Marlon_Jackson_v_Tres_Bell_Complaint_Middle_District_of_Louisiana.pdf
