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The case against Barronelle Stutzman, the Richland florist who wouldn’t provide flowers for a gay wedding based on religious reasons, is moving forward.
The Washington state Attorney General’s office is suing Stutzman and her business, Arlene’s Flowers, demanding she comply with Washington law, which prohibits businesses from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation.
Last week, Benton County Superior Court Judge Alex Ekstrom began hearing arguments on the case, including whether Stutzman can be found individually liable under the Consumer Protection Act, and whether the Attorney General’s Office has authority under the Consumer Protection Act to bring the case.
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SOURCE: BizJournals
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