Cohn
Cohn v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
O'Leary, J.
Michael Cohn appeals from summary judgment granted in favor of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (Corinthian), and Angels Baseball LP (the Angels). He contends the Angels’ Mother’s Day tote bag giveaway violated the Unruh Civil Rights Act. (Civ. Code, §§ 51, 52; hereafter the Act.) We disagree and affirm the judgment.
As we will explain, the Act protects against intentional discrimination that is unreasonable, arbitrary, or invidious. This important piece of legislation provides a safeguard against the many real harms that so often accompany discrimination. For this reason, it is imperative we not denigrate its power and efficacy by applying it to manufactured injuries such as those alleged by the plaintiff in this case.
FACTS
On Mother’s Day, May 8, 2005, the Angels had a home game against the Detroit Tigers. The Angels held a Mother’s Day celebration to honor all mothers in attendance. The celebration included a “#1 Angels Baseball Mom” essay contest, picking a random mother to serve as honorary announcer, using the “kiss cam” to showcase people kissing their mothers, and a tote bag giveaway for all mothers in attendance.