[AbeKrieger]

This is not about employees (where I assume a dress code could be enforced), this is about patrons. Can a business that is a "public accomodation" actually have legal standing in a case like this?

Seems to me on the face of it that the plaintiffs have a near certain slam dunk. What am I missing, if anything?

[Xenalyte]

Better restaurants in Houston have a coat-and-tie requirement. If you don't come in with coat and tie, and if you then refuse to wear one provided by the restaurant, you are not seated.

None have been sued, that I know of.

[Long Island Pete]

So clubs havve dress codes for their patrons. No tank tops, no flip flops some have even gone as far as no baseball caps. I dobt see a slam dunk.

[John D]

Can a business that is a "public accommodation" actually have legal standing in a case like this?

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I used to require patrons to wear shirts when I owned a restaurant.
Now most states do not allow cigarettes in restaurants, that is discriminating against smokers. I know, but other patrons want a smoke free environment, maybe these patrons want a dreadlock and cornrow free environment.

[Beagle8U]

"This is not about employees (where I assume a dress code could be enforced), this is about patrons. Can a business that is a "public accomodation" actually have legal standing in a case like this?"

I see bars all the time with "No Colors Allowed" signs on the front. None that I know of have ever been sued.

[RonF]

Ever seen "No shoes, no shirt, no service" on a restuarant's door? I think they can do this.

[gidget7]

For starters, look up WHY these dreadlocks are banned. Next, you might want to look at the fact that not only blacks do that to their hair. I have seen many other races wear them, and have known a few, in fact. One young girl, in fact, had hers cit off and when she did, the hairdresser unraveled them and showed her what was in them, after a period of 4 months. The girl vowed never again. They are a health risk.

[pgkdan]

Can a business that is a "public accomodation" actually have legal standing in a case like this?

Restasurants have had dress codes and coat and tie requiremnets for years. Stores and restaurants post 'No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service' signs all the time. I don't see a problem with it. It's a privately owned establishment, they can cater to whomever they choose.