Starkman v. Mann Theatres Corp.

Opinion

ASHBY, Acting P. J.

For decades, Americans have gone to the movies expecting popcorn and discount tickets for senior citizens and children. This suit challenges a theater’s right to offer these price discounts.

Facts

Plaintiff Isaac Starkman went with his wife and two children to the Mann’s National Theatre in Westwood, California, owned by defendant Mann Theatres Corporation. Plaintiff paid the $6 general admission price for his ticket as he did not qualify for either the senior citizen discount (60 years and older) or the discount for children (12 years of age or under).

Plaintiff…