Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

I have been residing in San Francisco for over five years now. I recently had a disagreement with a landlord that I was renting from for five months which caused a complete falling out. He also works for a private security company who provides its services to more then a handful of club/concert venues and restaurants through-out San Francisco. I have tried to avoid him thinking that things would be fine, however four months ago I tried attending an event and once I had reached the front of the line he stepped out to yell and deny me service. Again I recently went to an event at a lounge/restaurant for New Years Eve with two friends to have security there tell me I was not allowed. I asked them why and the guard stated �I was not allowed at any establishment they work security for� and when I asked why he said �I must have pissed off the wrong person�. I have never done anything illegal or been denied/removed from a venue until after the personal grudge. I have tried contacting the owner of the security company and have not received any response back. They are all personal friends and doubt any response will come. I have also filed a complaint with the BBB, but I am not sure if there is anything they can even assist with. I am not sure of any rights I have and I do understand a business can refuse service to anyone, but can it be for any reason? I plan to live here my entire life and just see if I have any rights since I don�t want this to effect other times I want spend with friends or family.


Asked on 1/03/12, 10:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

You might just contact the owners of the establishments, advise them of the problem, and ask them to investigate. If the security company had interfered with a financial interest or your income, or discriminated against you because you fall into one of the protected categories, then you might have grounds to take legal action.

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Answered on 1/04/12, 1:48 pm


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