“Judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Miley Cyrus’ pic discriminated against Asians”

Ted Frank — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:38:34 +0000

“The novel legal claim was filed by Lucie J. Kim in a class action suit against the singer earlier this year that sought $4,000 in damages for each Asian and Pacific Islander living in Los Angeles County.” Kim complained that Cyrus was photographed with an Asian friend and other friends pulling back their eyelids; Cyrus apologized when the photo became public in February. Cyrus sought tens of thousands of dollars in attorneys’ fees for what she felt was a frivolous claim; the request was denied. “Henry M. Lee, Kim’s attorney, said his client is considering appealing the case.”

Miley Cyrus eye-gesture suit, cont’d

Walter Olson — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:04:48 +0000

The suit mentioned earlier does raise the question: under California’s stringent anti-discrimination Unruh Act, does the entertainer really count as a “business establishment”?