6. EC065325 ALLAN PU v RED LOBSTER HOSPITALITY LLC
Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff’s Complaint
The Complaint alleges as follows: Plaintiff suffered discrimination from the Defendant based on his national origin of China when he was using discount codes for a free appetizer or $10 off a meal that he had obtained when he purchased $2,000 in gift cards for himself, friends, and family. The Defendant’s employees treated the Plaintiff rudely when he attempted to use the discount codes by noting that he was a Chinese customer, claiming he was taking advantage of the discounts, and by threatening to call the police on the false ground that the Plaintiff was disturbing customers. The Plaintiff seeks statutory damages, punitive damages, and damages for the breach of contract arising from the failure to allow him to use the discount codes he had obtained.

CAUSES OF ACTION IN COMPLAINT:
1) Unruh Civil Rights Act
2) Breach of Contract

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