The Federal Court of Justice is negotiating a case of Age Discrimination. However, the plaintiff is known as an “AGG hopper”, i.e. someone who searches specifically for violations of the General Equal Treatment Act.
No compensation so far
The 44-year-old wanted to go to an open air event in Munich. 30 DJs should play electro music. The audience was limited to 1,000 people. At the entrance control he was turned away because he was too old. The event is for visitors between the ages of 18 and 28, optically it is significantly higher. The 44-year-old sued the organizer for age discrimination for compensation of 1,000 euros under the General Equal Treatment Act AGG. So far without success. The lower courts have dismissed his complaint: No compensation. The organizer can determine which age group he allows in, because he bears the risk for economic success.
Lawyer sues more often
The plaintiff, a lawyer, is said to be a so-called AGG hopper. He applies for many job postings or requests admission. If he is rejected, he complains of discrimination and demands compensation according to the General Equal Treatment Act. Some prosecutors see this as a fraud. The civil senate of the Federal Court of Justice will not negotiate on this question, but only on whether his rejection at the electronic concert was discriminatory due to his age. When the judgment will be made is still unclear.
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