Q: Is a giving woman (when with a man) a menu without prices considered public accommodation discrimination?
I was at a fancy restaurant and my husband was given a menu with prices and I was given a menu without prices. When I asked the waiter if there was a mistake he said, "No prices for the lady." I had to specifically request the menu with prices. Is this lawful discrimination in California?
A: Were you in California when this happened? If not, I am not licensed in New York.
A: If there was discrimination, it was against your husband, not you. However, there are no damages since the same amount was paid for the food, and the money came out of the same pocket, just as it would have if both of you received identical menus. At most, this practice might be reported to the Attorney General's Office.
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