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2. Yet, as seen in the below excerpt from Exhibit 1 to this Complaint, an advertisement for
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Defendants’ “GIRLS NIGHT IN WITH ILIZA – NO BOYS ALLOWED” comedy show, Defendants,
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had no problem – zero, zilch, nada – organizing, hosting, employing, booking, putting on, performing
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in, or at least aiding a comedy show on November 13, 2017 at Los Angeles’ The Coronet Theater,
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which is also known as Largo At The Coronet (collectively heretofore referred to as the “Theater”),
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both of or either of which is owned by Defendant Mark Brian Flanagan, and which boldly promised
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and/or threatened that it would not allow male theatergoers into its GIRLS NIGHT IN WITH ILIZA
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– NO BOYS ALLOWED show as follows:
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GIRLS NIGHT IN WITH ILIZA
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NO BOYS ALLOWED
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15 3. On November 13, 2017, and at all times relevant to this Complaint, Plaintiff George St. George
16 was and is a male. Before attempting to attend Defendants’ GIRLS NIGHT IN WITH ILIZA – NO
17 BOYS ALLOWED show, Mr. St. George obtained a $30 ticket for the show through the www.largo-
18 la.com website.
19 4. Then, on November 13, 2017, well before the show was scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m., Mr. St.
20 George, along with a male friend who also obtained a $25 ticket for Defendants’ GIRLS NIGHT IN
21 WITH ILIZA – NO BOYS ALLOWED show, appeared very early at the Theater’s will-call window
22 to get their tickets by showing their proofs of purchase of their tickets through the above website to a
23 female Theater employee. Upon showing the will-call window’s female employee their proofs of
24 purchase, this Theater employee paused for some time, and then told Mr. St. George and his male
25 friend that the Theater would admit them to Defendants’ GIRLS NIGHT IN WITH ILIZA – NO BOYS
26 ALLOWED show despite the fact that they were males, but that both of the men would have to sit in
27 the back row of the Theater for the show because of their sex.
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26 14. Koire was upheld by the California Supreme Court in its most recent opinion on single sex
27 events, Angelucci v. Century Supper Club (2007) 41 Cal.4th 160, wherein the Court unanimously ruled
28 that men who were charged more than women to enter a supper club on Ladies’ Night did not have to
23 GIRLS NIGHT IN WITH ILIZA – NO BOYS ALLOWED show, which prohibited Plaintiff and other
24 men from entering the Theater and taking in the show based solely on their sex.
25 PARTIES
26 19. Plaintiff George St. George is a man, over the age of 21, and a California resident.
27 20. On information and belief, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Iliza Shlesinger is a business
28 acting or working as a self-employed, sole proprietorship comedian. Iliza Shlesinger has been
26 business of unknown form, not registered with the California Secretary of State, doing business as a
27 bar and theater at 366 N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90048. The Coronet Theater
28 discriminated against and treated Mr. St. George unequally based solely on Mr. St. George’s sex by
26 and believes, and on that basis alleges, each fictitiously named defendant is responsible in some way
27 for the occurrences herein alleged, and those defendants proximately caused plaintiff and the other
5 32. Plaintiff incorporates in this cause of action the allegations contained in each and every
6 preceding paragraph of this Complaint as if they were set out at length herein.
7 33. By denying Plaintiff admission into Defendants’ GIRLS NIGHT IN WITH ILIZA –
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NO BOYS ALLOWED show, and/or by organizing, hosting, employing, booking, putting on,
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performing in, or at least aiding the sex discrimination associated with the show that only female
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consumers were allowed to attend, Defendants intentionally denied equal accommodations,
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advantages, facilities, privileges, or services to Plaintiff based on his sex, which is prohibited by the
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Unruh Civil Rights Act, codified as Civil Code section 51.
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34. A substantial motivating reason for Defendants’ conduct was the Plaintiff’s sex.
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35. Defendants’ conduct harmed Plaintiff.
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36. Defendants’ conduct was a substantial factor in causing harm to Plaintiff.
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37. Defendants’ unequal treatment of customers subjects Defendants to injunctive relief.
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18 performing in, or at least aiding the sex discrimination associated with the show that only female
19 consumers were allowed to attend, Defendants discriminated against Plaintiff based on his sex, which
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11 female consumers were allowed to attend, Defendants discriminated against Plaintiff based on his sex,
13 52. A substantial motivating reason for Defendants’ conduct was the Plaintiff’s sex.
21 56. Plaintiff incorporates in this cause of action the allegations contained in each and every
22 preceding paragraph of this Complaint as if they were set out at length herein.
23 57. Defendant Mark Brian Flanagan is the holder of California Department of Alcoholic
24 Beverage Control License Number 475296, the business establishment doing business as The Coronet
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Theater, which is also known as Largo At The Coronet.
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58. Upon information and belief, by denying Plaintiff admission to Defendants’ GIRLS
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NIGHT IN WITH ILIZA – NO BOYS ALLOWED show, and by denying Plaintiff alcoholic
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beverages during the show, Defendants Largo At The Coronet, The Coronet Theater, and Mark Brian
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25 treatment, and (2) failing to use reasonable care in selecting, hiring, supervising, retaining, or
28 and/or aided Defendants’ GIRLS NIGHT IN WITH ILIZA – NO BOYS ALLOWED show.
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and special
guests RSVP
yes. and thank you. Mon 1/08 - Wild Horses with special
guest Matthew Gray Gubler
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Tue 1/09 - WOMP It Up! Live with
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GIRLS' NIGHT IN with ILIZA and special guests with special guests Jason
Iliza is bringing her girls invited only show back to Los Mantzoukas, Brian Huskey and many
Angeles. Girls' Night In is a hybrid stand up show and more from the Wompler Universe!
interactive discussion between Iliza and the women in the
Wed 1/10 - Trae Crowder & Friends
audience aimed at giving women a place to vent in a
supportive, fun and inclusive environment. She invites women Thu 1/11 - Peter Rowan & Ramblin'
of all walks of life to come, laugh with her and at her and be Jack Elliott
ready to share and feel safe for an awesome night of comedy
and love.
Venue Information:
Largo at the Coronet
366 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90048
http://www.largo- la.com
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Brandon Hill You say limited opportunities but the company I work for just
promoted a woman to president and it’s a male dominated industry and
company. The only thing that limits anyone is their self.
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Morgan King Hey ILIZA! Can I just grab a pic with you? Huge fan but got
turned away for being a dude! I get it! But was hoping to meet you real quick
and snap a pic as a constellation prize!
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November 11 at 12:30pm ·
Discrimination by business establishments on the Contact the DFEH by calling the toll
basis of sex is against the law. It is unlawful for any Bars and Nightclubs. free number at (800) 884-1684 to
business that is open to the general public to Restaurants. schedule an appointment.
discriminate against a patron based on any of the Hotels and Motels. "Be prepared to present specific
following classifications: sex, race, color, religion, Retail Shops. facts about the alleged harassment
ancestry, national origin, disability, medical Golf Courses. of discrimination.
condition, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Fitness Clubs or Gyms. "Provide any copies you may have
Unruh Act protection is not limited to these Theaters. of documents that support the
classifications. It is an Unruh Act violation for a Hospitals. charges in the complaint.
business to offer special treatment, whether Barber Shops and Beauty Salons. Keep records and documents about
preferential or detrimental, to one class of patrons Non-Profit Organizations (open to the complaint, such as receipts,
regardless of the business' motives for doing so. the public). stubs, bills, applications, flyers,
Public Agencies. witness contact information, and
Housing Accommodations. other materials.
It has come to the attention of the Bureau of Gambling Control that some gambling establishments
conduct “ladies only” poker tournaments that exclude men from participating, or admit them on
different terms from those accorded to women. It is the Bureau’s view that such tournaments may
violate California’s anti-discrimination laws.
Under the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code sections 51 and 51.5), businesses may not
discriminate in admittance, prices, or services offered to customers based on the customers’ sex,
race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, or sexual
orientation. “Ladies only” tournaments or any other promotional events that fail to admit men and
women to advertised activities on an equal basis regardless of sex are unlawful. It may also be
unlawful under the Unruh Act to advertise tournaments as “ladies only” even if men are in fact
admitted.
The Bureau will approve only those events that include the following features: the event will be
open to all customers, the promotional gifts will be given equally to all event participants, the fees
and prices will be the same for all event participants, any discounts will not be based on gender or
another personal characteristic protected by the Unruh Act, and the event’s promotional materials do
not advertise gender-based discounts or imply a gender-based entrance policy or any other unlawful
discriminatory practice.
Gambling establishments should take notice that pursuant to Business and Professions Code
section 125.6, violations of the Unruh Act are cause for discipline under the Gambling
Control Act.
For more information regarding this advisory, contact the California Department of Justice, Bureau of
Gambling Control at (916) 263-3408.