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Law Practice

Nov. 22, 2008

Judge Certifies Class of Thwarted Date Seekers

A judge Wednesday granted class status to a group of gays, lesbians and bisexuals alleging discrimination against matchmaking Web site eHarmony because it does not offer same-sex matching services.

By Greg Katz
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - A judge Wednesday granted class status to a group of gays, lesbians and bisexuals alleging discrimination against matchmaking Web site eHarmony because it does not offer same-sex matching services.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Victoria Chaney certified the class as those who visited the site since May 31, 2004, seeking same-sex matches. At least 224 people, who sent the company compl...

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