Quantum Windbag
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If those groups in question are NOT open to non-LGBT people, then that would violate the Unruh Act.I agree.
It would be one thing if they simply gave gay people a better price, however that's not what they are doing. I rent a car, I don't get the AARP discount because I'm not an AARP member, that doesn't mean I'm being discrimnated agaisnt.
Another person that did not read the OP link. In order for that argument to stand up under California law membership in those groups would have to be open to non LGBT people.
Perhaps it is "sufficient" to "plausibly allege" a violation.Let me make it easier for you since clicking on a link is too hard.
The salient allegation of the Complaint is that AVIS charged Plaintiff more money for her car rental than it would have charged Plaintiff if Plaintiff had been a member of the favored gay and lesbian groups. This is sufficient t plausibly allege a violation of [the Unruh Civil Rights Act]....
As far as I can see, not enough to "prove" it, though.
Your argument is that it is not discrimination because the discounts are not offered on the basis of sexual preference. The fact that they go to groups that discriminate on the basis of sexual preference is enough, under California law, for it to be discrimination for Avis to offer the discounts. If you want to sue the groups, go ahead.