Boston Clothier The Tannery "I do not want your kind in my store"

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Boston clothier sued for discriminating against customers based on race, immigration status


A phone call and email to the Tannery were not immediately returned.

The complaint alleges that in December 2017, an African American man in his 60s tried to enter the Tannery to shop at 7:40 p.m., about 20 minutes before closing time. The man was interested in buying a Canada Goose jacket.

The complaint alleges that in December 2017, an African American man in his 60s tried to enter the Tannery to shop at 7:40 p.m., about 20 minutes before closing time. The man was interested in buying a Canada Goose jacket.

Hassan allegedly approached the man and prevented him from entering, asking him, “What’s up, brother man?” Hassan was with a white, female store employee and told the man that the store was closing at 8 p.m.

The man was standing in the entry way when he saw several white shoppers, including a white couple, go inside to browse. None of them was told that the store was closing in 20 minutes.

The man asked Hassan why he was being stopped as other customers continued to enter the store. The complaint alleges Hassan became hostile and told the man, “I do not want your kind in my store.” The female employee said nothing and went back to the store counter.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/07/26/boston-clothier-sued-discriminating-against-customers-based-race-immigration-status/?utm_term=.5e7ad655277e

The woman was confused by the question and responded, “What do you mean? I am from here. I live in the area.”

Hassan asked again, “No, where are you from?”

The woman again tried to ask about finding shoes in her size. Hassan turned to another customer and allegedly said, “I love Trump! I am glad he is going to get rid of all the immigrants because I do not trust immigrants!” Hassan continued talking about his distrust of immigrants and the woman decided she didn’t want the shoes anymore.

On her way out, Hassan allegedly yelled at her, “Get out of here! We don’t want you here! I don’t trust your people!”