Complainant, who is African-American, alleges that Respondent Argo Tea (Argo Tea) denied him full use of a public accommodation based on his race. Complainant further alleges that Respondent Chicago Park District (Park District), who is the owner of the land, failed to monitor its agreement with Argo Tea to allow the public entry without making purchases, and effectively discriminated against him based on his race.
As background, Complainant states that Argo Tea entered into an agreement in which it has been granted the privilege to operate on public land owned by the Park District contingent upon Argo Tea’s compliance with a contractual agreement that it would remain open to the public regardless of whether they make a purchase or not.
As background, Complainant states that Argo Tea entered into an agreement in which it has been granted the privilege to operate on public land owned by the Park District contingent upon Argo Tea’s compliance with a contractual agreement that it would remain open to the public regardless of whether they make a purchase or not.