More Rights Recognized for Registered Couples.
Frankly, I don't care what you call it, marriage, union, whatever, as long as the rights are the same. This ruling reads to me that we're finally getting somewhere on that front in California. I really wanted CA to get out ahead of the fight, but they didn't. But these suits that bring up the discrimination suffered on a daily basis by gay couples are going to lead the way. I wonder if someone will appeal this one.
To Sum-up:
"A business that extends benefits to spouses it denies to registered domestic partners engages in impermissible marital status discrimination," the court ruled. The ruling will affect a broad range of businesses, including banks and mortgage lenders, auto insurers and health clubs. Lenders will have to consider domestic partners' joint income in making loans, and insurers will have to offer the same multiple-driver discounts they give married couples.Posted by Liz at August 2, 2005 12:37 PM