US EditionA ‘Ladies’ Night’ lawsuit sent a family-owned restaurant out of business. It’s more common than you’d think
- A 'Ladies' Night' lawsuit caused a family-owned restaurant to close down.
- The backlash from such lawsuits can be severe for businesses.
- Many venues are concerned they might face similar legal challenges.
- The restaurant industry is under greater scrutiny for discriminatory practices.
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A ‘Ladies’ Night’ lawsuit sent a family-owned East Bay restaurant out of business. It’s more common than you’d think
John Marquez, the chef and owner of Lima Restaurant in Concord, said that he hasn’t been able to bounce back after settling a lawsuit over a promotion that discounted drinks for women.
A ‘Ladies’ Night’ lawsuit sent a family-owned restaurant out of business. It’s more common than you’d think
The owner of the California restaurant Lima said it hasn’t been able to bounce back after settling a lawsuit over a promotion that discounted drinks for women.
The community regrets that the establishment must close its doors.
Restaurants' ladies' nights, during which women have special prices, can be grounds for closing a business. One San Francisco restaurant went out of business after it organized a promotion for women and was later accused of discrimination. There are many more such cases in the US.
The Peruvian restaurant Lima in Concord, California, has to close due to a discrimination lawsuit. The reason for the lawsuit was the “Ladies Night” discount.
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