Posted on 03/27/2006 9:45:07 AM PST by iPod Shuffle
Posted on Mon, Mar. 27, 2006
Married man is suing for date
EHARMONY REFUSES HIM UNTIL DIVORCE
Mercury News
John Claassen wants a date so badly he's suing for one.
He's taking eHarmony.com to court, because the popular online matchmaker refused to find him the perfect mate.
Why? Because he is married.
Technically, Claassen says, he is legally separated. But that's not good enough for eHarmony, which says it is in the business of matching singles ``free of relationship commitments.'' That puts him in cyber-dating limbo.
``Most people don't file a suit to get a date,'' Claassen said Friday after filing a civil rights suit last week in Alameda County Superior Court. ``If I had my druthers, I'd be divorced by now. I'm emotionally in a different state than I am legally,'' the 36-year-old Emeryville lawyer said.
Claassen alleges eHarmony is discriminating against him on the basis of his marital status. He and his wife of eight years separated last May, and he expects the divorce to be final within two months. When he reached marital status on eHarmony's online compatibility profile, he responded truthfully: ``legally separated.''
But eHarmony says its policy is clear: No marrieds need apply.
Citing California civil code, section 51, Claassen alleges eHarmony, based in Pasadena, is breaking state law because it is denying him access to its matching service based on marital status. He seeks $12,000 in civil penalties.
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I was just trying to think of a good reason to not bomb emeryville and berzerkley - but can't think of one... except the marina. So, let's keep the damage inland.
;-)
(actually - let's just smack this little fruit loop around some).
Yep!
Just the one? :(
KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF by Georgia Satellites
I got a little change in my pocket going jingle lingle ling
Want to call you on the telephone baby I give you a ring
But each time we talk I get the same old thing
Always no huggin no kissin until I get a wedding ring
My honey my baby don’t put my love upon no shelf
She said don’t give no lies and keep your hands to yourself
Told you I have lyrics for every occasion.
I LOVE that song! I so identify with the girl . . .
Post 145 is for you too.
I put you on the To: list, but it didn't post to everyone.
Post 145.
Cool thanks. THAT song I know!
It's somewhat singles related...
And we aren't just single on the weekend!
Let's make a list.
;-)
I see all the ladies like that song.
My motto.
LOL
That's our anthem!!! :O)
Oh, uh...
No, sir. I don't like it.
Speaking of which, we missed you on the last few threads.
Aw, thanks!
Two weeks ago I was in Philly for basketball. Last week I was playing hostess.
I'm co-host of the thread this weekend, so I definitely will be around!
I have the right to bear hands - it's an extention of the right to bear arms!!
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