State v. Arlene's Flowers, Inc.

Summary

The Washington Supreme Court, sitting en banc, affirmed summary judgment against Arlene’s Flowers, Inc. and Barronelle Stutzman for refusing to provide custom floral services for a same-sex wedding. The court held that the refusal violated the Washington Law Against Discrimination and the Consumer Protection Act, rejecting arguments based on sexual orientation versus conduct, religious free exercise, free speech, and freedom of association. The opinion also concluded that the Washington Law Against Discrimination contains no same-sex wedding exception for ordinary commercial businesses.