A lawsuit has been filed and is seeking class action status against New York night clubs that promote 'Ladies Nights' alleging invidious discrimination against men. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all men who charged more money or burdened by stricter time restraints than women at clubs over the last three years and claims the nightclubs are violating the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law.
The lawsuit was filed against all nightclubs that offer 'Ladies Nights' and includes Copacabana Nightclub, China Club, A.E.R. Nightclub, and Sol as defendants. 'Ladies Nights' offer promotions to women for free or reduced fees, shorter waiting periods, or longer windows for free or reduced admission. These promotions were not available to men.
In June 2007, the California Supreme Court ruled against a Los Angeles nightclub that refused to provide four men the "Ladies' Night" discounts available to women. Angelucci v. Century Supper Club, No. S136154. And back in 2004, a New Jersey administrative ruling that declared ladies' nights violated state discrimination laws led New Jersey lawmakers to pass legislation legalizing the practice. Gillespie v. Coastline Restaurant, No. CRT 2579-03. The case against New York nightclubs is titled Hollander v. Copacabana Nightclub, 1:2007 CV 5873.
