Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

Can a Night Club refuse to let a Pregnant Woman in due to Liability? In Florida. Please explain why and What Statue is it.


Asked on 11/19/10, 9:42 am

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Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

Night clubs are private property. While they are generally "open to the public" it is not a public place, like a park, and some clubs are private clubs that can be "selective" choosing only the beautiful, influential, best dressed, etc. If the club can show that there was a particular danger to pregnant women, then it is justified in refusing access. Just as Disney World won't let children under a certain height on some rides...because they are unsafe.

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Answered on 11/24/10, 3:30 pm


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