Is It Legal To Ban A Customer For Eating Too Much

[kamen555]

No it's not advertised as all-you-can-eat but I've mentioned it a few times to a few customers in the past. It's a self-serve buffet but there is no sign or statement that says all-you-can-eat.

[BlueCrystal]

What os the point of going to a buffet if you are barred from eating all you want? That's like teasing people and how would you determine if someone is eating too much? Are you going to weigh them before, during, or after their meal?

[BOR]

Are you saying there is only 1 state in the Union that bars discrimination due to weight/obesity??

Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying.

In SOME, but by no means all, situations, there MAY be protection for the morbidly obese under the ADA, but Michigan is the only state with a law specific to weight.

Are you aware of any Municipalities/Political subdivisions that prohibit obesity discrimination? I know some states permit municipalities under thier Home Rule authority/Charter's to pass thier own minimum wage laws.

[cbg]

I'm not aware of any but that doesn't mean there are none. I've never had reason to dig any further than the state level.

[BOR]

I'm not aware of any but that doesn't mean there are none. I've never had reason to dig any further than the state level.

Here is MI's:


http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(dk2...me=mcl-37-2102


Some research has shown that San Fransico is one city in which weight is a protected class. Even a persons height is considered, which would encompass anyone I suppose from 4'3" to 7'3".

SEC. 3301. POLICY.

It is the policy of the City and County of San Francisco to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, weight or height within the City and County.



http://www.municode.com/content/4201...TML/ch033.html

[zedex]

So, what would happen if there was a sign stating it is an "all you can eat", but someone ate too much and was removed for such?

In Taiwan, you can eat all you want, but if you get more than you can handle, you'll have to pay a fine for having leftovers. I think thats an interesting concept because I've seen alot people trash good food because their eyes were bigger than the stomach.

[Security Consultant]

So, what would happen if there was a sign stating it is an "all you can eat", but someone ate too much and was removed for such?

In Taiwan, you can eat all you want, but if you get more than you can handle, you'll have to pay a fine for having leftovers. I think thats an interesting concept because I've seen alot people trash good food because their eyes were bigger than the stomach.

Read post #9.

[zedex]

I saw that, but I think offering more food isn't much of a resolve. Reason being that when these people take them up on that offer and become obese or have other food related illnesses, the resaraunt could be in more trouble for enticing the people to gorge themselves.

[Security Consultant]

My response addressed the legal aspects, as that was the question asked. The "all you can eat" buffet chain was in business, providing a service to their customers. They settled quickly as they saw a no win situation for them.

Your point of view addresses the moral side of the story. It is not illegal to operate a 'all you can eat' buffet here in the U.S.

[cbg]

I'm not surprised that San Francisco has one, and frankly I'll be surprised if that proves to be the only municipality that has created such a protection. I just don't happen to know which ones have and have not; I've never had reason to know. San Francisco provides a number of protections not covered by state or Federal law.

My own state recently considered adding such protection but decided against it.