This person is a male who wears a skirt
2006-10-03 09:01:00 · 11 answers · asked by deal 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
An establishment can refuse service to someone who is a nuisance.
I don't think simply wearing a skirt would qualify as being a nuisance. Was there any outrageous conduct involved as well?
Your friend could always file a complaint with the state banking department.
2006-10-03 09:43:41 · answer #1 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bank is a private institution, but I would think that close an account for just the reason alone could be considered "discrimination"; and even private institutions are expected not to discriminate.
Is there any chance the account was closed for some other reason or some additional reason - because if the bank has something else on this person they will give that as the reason for closing the account is the person follows up on it legally.
2006-10-03 09:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bank is generally not a public institution. It is a private company. So, the general protections against govt discrimination don't apply.
But there are also laws that prohibit actions by private companies for irrational reasons. These laws vary by state, and only a licensed attorney can give you specific legal advice on whether they apply here.
2006-10-03 09:04:13 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, discrimination based on skirt wearing is not prohibited. Unless it was actually a kilt or it was actually a female that just looked like a male. You should ask a lawyer in your area if there are any specific laws that target banks for this type of discrimination.
2006-10-03 09:10:36 · answer #4 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is no.
A bank cannot take action on a person's account (such as closing it) without the owners permission.
2006-10-03 09:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by zkiwi2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally, a business can refuse to serve a customer for any reason. its not a very good business practice, but i think some places probably still do it. personally, I am a capitalist. I will take anyones money, anytime.
2006-10-03 09:09:31 · answer #6 · answered by forjj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol...sure if you don't dress well you can expect your Bank account to be closed.....
2006-10-03 09:08:33 · answer #7 · answered by geordie.lady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd have closed his account, kept his money and kicked his ****. silly cross dressing nacys!
2006-10-03 09:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
? if they did you can get them. call the BBB find out.
2006-10-03 09:11:43 · answer #9 · answered by Bev t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suspect there is more to this story than you are saying.
2006-10-03 09:11:48 · answer #10 · answered by agedlioness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋