Superior Court of California.
Sacramento County
Sabrina Williams, Plaintiff,
v.
HBZT, a California corporation, Dan Black, an individual and Does 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants.
Jury Trial Demanded
Complaint for Damages 1. Employment Discrimination-Gender (Violation of Gov’t Code §12940 et seq.) 2. Sexual Harassment (Violation of Gov’t Code §12900 et seq.) 3. Injunctive Relief
PREAMBLE
It is sad that in the year 2008, a woman, to be successful at her job and recognized for her abilities and accomplishments, has to fit a sexual stereotype of being rail-thin in order to work.
Ms. Sabrina Williams, is a bartender at a popular East Sacramento nightclub called Nighthawk, owned by HBZT Entertainment well-known in the high-end hospitality industry. HBZT owns numerous venues including hotels, restaurants and clubs in Sacramento, Las Vegas and Palm Beach.
Ms. Williams is a trim, capable, attractive and skilled bartender who served the public at Defendant HBZT’s Nighthawk bar until she gained five (5) lbs. Abruptly she was directed to work in the kitchen and to not be visible to the public until she lost 5-6 lbs. “to start.” Ms. Williams is a trim, fit size 5/6 and remained a size 5/6 when she gained the 5 lbs. However, management clearly regarded her as unsightly and not fitting their female sexual stereotypic image. Males are able to continue to bartend despite being overweight or gaining weight.
PRELIMINARY FACTUAL STATEMENT
1. Plaintiff SABRINA WILLIAMS (hereinafter referred to as “Plaintiff” or “Ms. Williams”) is, and at all relevant times mentioned herein was, a resident of the County of Sacramento, State of California.
2. Plaintiff is informed and believes, and based thereon alleges, that Defendant HBZT ENTERTAINMENT (hereinafter “HBZT”) is, and at all times relevant herein was, a hospitality industry business organized and existing under the laws of the State of California doing substantial business in the County of Sacramento, State of California. HBZT employs more than five employees and is engaged in interstate commerce within the meaning of California Government Code § 12926. HBZT owns and operates numerous hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and bars throughout Sacramento, Las Vegas and Palm Beach. (See Part 2 of 8.)
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