Legal Question in Discrimination Law in California

Popular Supermarket Chains Discriminates

I stoped to the Supermarket to buy a bottle of wine, The cashier refused to sell the wine to me saying that he could not sell the wine to me because he didn't believe that I was the same person as the person that was on the I.D. He asked me all sorts of questions basically making me feel that I had commited a crime, like I was using a fake I.d. I m a African-American woman, I think that added to his attidude towards me. What can I do? I did not use a fake ID I am 22 years old, the id picture was taken in 95 so yes my looks have changed and I don't think that it should be held against me neither should I have to show other forms of ID. Please help me I would like to file suit againist xxxxxxxx Supermarket Chain.


Asked on 11/13/97, 3:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Hamilton Law Offices of James L. Hamilton

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State Liquor laws generally require and allowvendors of the spirits to satisfy themselvesas to the legal age of their customers. If yourpicture ID shows you as a kid and looks likesomeone else, its not the fault of the seller.I believe you would have a very difficult timein litigating against the seller on age discrim.If racial remarks were made, thats anothermatter. Check with local counsel.

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Answered on 11/21/97, 11:41 am


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