Education Law,
California Courts of Appeal
Nov. 27, 2020
Ruling says Unruh Act does not apply to school districts
The question of whether public school districts constitute “business establishments” under the Unruh Civil Rights Act and are thus subject to the act, has long been an open question in California.
David Urban
Senior Counsel
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Email: durban@lcwlegal.com
David Urban, senior counsel at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, represents public and private educators as well as public agencies in all aspects of labor and employment law.
Kristin Lindgren
Associate
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Kristin provides general education law counsel to educational institutions and advises schools and colleges on issues impacting labor and student matters. She is a member of the California Council of School Attorneys.
The question of whether public school districts constitute "business establishments" under the Unruh Civil Rights Act and are thus subject to the act, has long been an open question in California. The 1st District Court of Appeal answered this question of first impression in Brennon B. v. Superior Court of Contra Costa County, 2020 DJDAR 121...
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