Marquis v. City of Spokane

— The Plaintiff in this sex discrimination case is a professional golfer who was hired under a contract with the City of Spokane to operate one of the City’s golf courses. The issue is whether an independent contractor who is discriminated against in the negotiation and performance of a contract for services has a cause of action for discrimination under RCW 49.60, Washington’s law against discrimination.

We hold that under the broad protections of RCW 49.60.030, an independent contractor may bring an action for discrimination in the making or performance of *101contract for personal services…