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Litigation

Jan. 5, 2017

Title II and the Unruh Act: proving discriminatory intent

Must a claimant who asserts an Unruh Act violation based upon Title II of the ADA as part of his claim also prove discriminatory intent by the government? By Gary Ganchrow

Gary S. Ganchrow

Parker Milliken Clark O'Hara & Samuelian, APC

555 S Flower St 30FL
Los Angeles , California 90071

Phone: (213) 683-6500

Fax: (213) 683-6669

Email: gganchrow@pmcos.com

Fordham Univ SOL; New York NY

Gary Ganchrow is a shareholder at Parker Milliken Clark O'Hara and Samuelian. He advises on and litigates a variety of business, financial and employment matters, and can be reached at (213) 683-6535 and gganchrow@pmcos.com

By Gary Ganchrow

The Unruh Civil Rights Act provides protection from discrimination by all business establishments in California, including housing and public accommodations, and entitles full and equal accommodations and services in all business establishments. A person claiming discrimination can establish liability under the Unruh Act by proving he was intentionally discriminated against in violation of that act; alternatively, a claimant can e...

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