Wyoming
How Adickes v. S.H. Kress & Co. applies in Wyoming: state-specific rules, key cases, and bar exam notes for Other.
Wyoming courts follow the principles of public accommodation discrimination similar to the framework established in Adickes v. S.H. Kress & Co. The state recognizes both personal injury and equal protection claims in cases of discriminatory practices in public establishments.
In Wyoming, a plaintiff must show that state action or conduct of a private party amounts to unconstitutional discrimination based on protected characteristics.
The Wyoming Supreme Court held that discriminatory practices by a business affecting access are actionable under state law.
Established that public entities must provide equal access to services without discrimination.
Confirmed that religious organizations are subject to state anti-discrimination laws when acting in a public capacity.
Wyoming's approach to discrimination claims mirrors the federal standard outlined in Adickes, emphasizing that discriminatory actions resulting in a denial of equal protection can be actionable. However, Wyoming law emphasizes broader definitions of public accommodation, potentially extending protections more than federal law.
Questions regarding public accommodation and discrimination claims often reference Wyoming's approach to the principles established in Adickes, making it a pertinent topic for the bar exam.