Public Accommodation Discrimination – Page 3

April 7, 2017 by mjpospis

Customer-Caused Race Discrimination/Hostile Work Environment Claims Survive Summary Judgment

In Creacy v. BCBG Max Azria Grp., LLC, No. 14 CIV. 10008 (ER), 2017 WL 1216580 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 31, 2017), the court denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment as to her hostile work environment and constructive discharge claims. In sum, plaintiff asserts that defendant subjected her to a racially hostile work environment, retaliated against her, and…

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April 9, 2016 by mjpospis

Mayor de Blasio Signs Legislation Amending the New York City Human Rights Law

On March 28, 2016, Mayor de Blasio signed into law several bills (including Intros 805-A, 814-A, 818-A, and 819) amending the New York City Human Rights Law. These new laws, among other things, enhance the rights of New Yorkers to be free from discrimination in the areas of public accommodations and employment. During a public…

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January 16, 2016 by mjpospis

Court Upholds NYSDHR Determination That Liberty Ridge Farm Engaged in Public Accommodation Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation by Refusing to Host Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony and Reception

In Matter of Gifford v Mccarthy, 2016 NY Slip Op 00230 (App. Div. 3d Dept. Jan. 14, 2016), the Appellate Division, Third Department held that the NYS Division of Human Rights properly found an upstate farm guilty of an unlawful discriminatory practice based on sexual orientation. This decision provides useful guidance on, among other things, what…

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September 24, 2012 by mjpospis

“No Gay Weddings” Restaurant Gets Sued

Below is the complaint – captioned Greene et al v. Amber Asian Cuisine Inc., NY Sup. Ct. Index 156387/2012 (filed 9/14/12) – in which plaintiffs allege that Amber Asian Cuisine refused to allow Plaintiffs, a gay couple, to hold their rehearsal dinner at, and have their wedding catered by, the restaurant.

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