EHarmony sued in California for excluding gays

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The discussion centers around the lawsuit against eHarmony for not offering services to gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. Participants express confusion over the lawsuit's merit, questioning why a dating service should be compelled to cater to all orientations when many niche dating sites exist. Concerns are raised about the implications of such lawsuits, including the potential for frivolous claims and the impact on private businesses' rights to serve specific demographics. The conversation touches on broader themes of societal sensitivity, the nature of discrimination, and the legal landscape surrounding private companies. Some argue that forcing inclusivity may dilute the purpose of specialized services, while others highlight the absurdity of certain lawsuits, drawing parallels to other seemingly ridiculous legal claims. Overall, the thread reflects a mix of skepticism towards litigation culture and a defense of individual business autonomy in catering to specific audiences.
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mgb_phys said:
For your amusement http://www.lawsuit.no/archive.html
While I like making fun of this as much as the next person -- this site looks like it's meant for entertainment, not educational purposes. (translation: I have no confidence in the veracity of these reports)
 
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The one where the owner of a BMW which had been repainted by the dealer before sale got $4000 in damages due to the lowered value of the car and $4M in punitive damages is true.
http://www.law.northwestern.edu/atla/outlines/Torts-CaseBriefs.doc
It is being discussed as a reason to introduce limits on Tort damages
 
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