Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Michigan
Denied Service
My friend and I stopped at a Burger
King in Detroit, MI to get lunch. The
only other people in the restaurant
besides the employees were 3
homeless people asking for food and
money (we gave them a handout.
We stood at the counter to order food
for almost 10 mins without anyone
approaching us to take our order.
Some of the employees would look
up then look away, but no one would
take our order. The only possible
reason we could see was that we are
caucasian and every employee was
african american. I have always tried
very hard to respect everyone, and
this has hurt me deeply. What can I
do?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Denied Service
Aahh, you were refused service because you are white - right?
And, this is unlawful racial discrimination, Correct?
So you want to do something about it - yes?
Your thinking is probably justified, but your chances of gaining any benefit from it (personal or social) is nonexistent. a white Rosa Parks just won't work.
Re: Denied Service
I successfully handled one of these cases years ago against another fast food restaurant. The difference is that the employee made specific racial comments along with refusing to serve my client. We settled the day of trial. Without more, it would be a very difficult case. www.kliszlaw.com Tim Klisz