Posted on 05/11/2006 10:20:21 AM PDT by Abathar
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- A Los Angeles man who was denied a red nylon tote bag during a Mother's Day promotion at an Angels baseball game has filed a sex and age discrimination lawsuit against the team.
The class action claim filed by Michael Cohn alleges that thousands of males and fans under age 18 are entitled to $4,000 in damages each because they were treated unequally at last May's promotion.
Women over 18 received the gifts.
Angel officials said Cohn was the only person who complained about the giveaway and that the team is proud of its promotions.
This weekend's Mother's Day promotion will offer tote bags to the first 25,000 fans over age 18, regardless of their gender.
An Angels spokesman would not say whether the change was in response to Cohn's complaint. But Cohn's lawyer said the altered promotion still violates the civil rights of fans under age 18.
Some people really have nothing better to do with their time. He needs to get a job and get a life. Sickening....
A bill for Court costs is all he should get.
Thus the wussification of our men continues. What a cry baby.
They should have offered a bra in Dodger blue.
How about his attorney?
Whoops, read too fast!
I don't think he has cause of action according to common law, but I understand how he feels. LOL!
I know just where to put it.
I can help..there is a certain number for him to call..1-800-IMAWUSS...
There are some that don't consider anyone under 18 with any rights besides what thier parents tell them they have.
I think mothers under age 18 would have a better case.
Well, does any MLB team offer a males-only promotion, like say on Father's Day?
Do you think they could get away with it, without the man-haters descending en masse? After all, doesn't fatherhood represent the historical legacy of a patriarchal oppressive society?
It really is sad that people make their living this way. What about representing people that honestly, legitimately need assistance? So pathetic to me.
The same old "Ladies Night" argument with a twist.
I'm surprised Mr. Cohn isn't a gay parent.
He should be asking for more money, because I'm sure the trauma just ruined the ballgame for him, too.
What a putz.
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