Can you ban someone who craps themself?

Question

There's this elderly man who comes in the store and for the second time this week he crapped all over himself. It was disgusting, it was all over the bathroom floor, his clothes, even in his shoes. I was told by someone in my dept. that this guy might have does this before, making it a total of 3 times. I think he does it for the attention. I don't think it's fair for my Housekeeping staff to help someone clean up thier filth. Is it legal to ban him from the store and is it fair to do this to a person with this type of problem?

I don't have a problem with being compassionate. I felt very bad for him as I helped him wipe up his own crap. I just feel it's not right if I have to do it every time he comes in the store.

Answer 1

I believe that a business owner has the right to refuse service to anyone.

BTW, if he's not buying anything, you can also post a sign that the restrooms are for paying customers only.

Answer 2

I can understand why you would be concerned, but it is probably something he can't help. I don't know if you can ban him or not, but think of how it would make you feel if someone told you that you couldn't use the bathroom because you pooped yourself. A little unsettling, isn't it. Have a little compassion. You will be old someday as well.

Answer 3

As we get older, our bodies fail us. It seems clear that this man needs attention and care for his issues. It is hard to deal with elder issues in the public. You may want to seek out information with a social service agency dealing with seniors.

Answer 4

you are right that is gross and totally unsanitary. Where it is unsanitary it is considered a health risk so I dont see how people could see it as discrimination if you banned him from entering. Especially where he has done it more than once.