Jesse J. Williams v. Staples, Incorporated, D/B/A the Office Superstore Staples, Incorporated

Reversed and remanded by published opinion. Judge SHEDD wrote the majority opinion, in which Judge MICHAEL joined. Judge WIDENER wrote a concurring opinion.

OPINION

SHEDD, Circuit Judge:

In his civil rights complaint, Jesse Williams, an African-American, claims that Staples, Inc. discriminated against him on account of his race when it refused to accept his personal check to make a purchase. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Staples. Williams appeals. We reverse the judgment of the district court and remand.

I

On the afternoon of June 26, 2001, Williams attempted to purchase…