or your religious attire or your sexual orientation, can you sue and get punitive damages awarded to you?
2007-03-31 04:00:47 · 7 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you can prove it, you can sue ... and win. In fact, if it's deemed a hate based crime, many states stiffen the penalty.
-MM
2007-03-31 04:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally, only for racial discrimination.
While the 14th Amendment protects against many types of discrimination (including race and religious), it only protects against government sponsored discrimination, not private.
However, pursuant to the 13th Amendment and the Commerce Clause, Congress passed laws banning all private racial discrimination in any commercial establishment. So, that created a private right of action to sue the business.
2007-03-31 12:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be against the LAW unless you start to pray in the middle of the restaurant and bash America then you have the right to get your *** kicked by everyone who is offended.
2007-03-31 11:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by AFIN 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Every alegation needs certain proofs.
If this has happened to you or someone you know, it is best to consult an attorney. No one here can give reliable blanket advice unless they are lawyers. All other offerings are simply suggestions
2007-03-31 11:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by rare2findd 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you can prove it; best bet would be to secretly video tape them and then try to approve your assumptions; albeit, if the end result for your being denied service proves via the tape is due to your inappropriate behavior, that is what is known as SOL.
2007-03-31 11:10:29 · answer #5 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Got any proof? You don't think they're just going to take your word for it do you? I wouldn't.
2007-03-31 11:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
More details always help!
2007-03-31 11:20:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋