A popular comedian is being sued for performing her "Girls Night In" act at a California bar that advertised "No Boys Allowed."

Comedian Eliza Shlesinger is being sued for discrimination by George St. George who bought a $30 ticket to her show and, together with a male friend, was denied admission but offered a refund. St. George's attorney, Alfred Rava, known for filing discrimination suits (reportedly as many as 150) against businesses that offer "ladies' nights," has represented St. George in several such suits.

"At no time should an entertainer or an entertainment venue require female patrons or male patrons to sit in the back of the theater based solely on their sex," Rava reportedly said.

According to news reports, businesses that are sued under California's Unruh Civil Rights Act of 1959 typically reach an out-of-court settlement rather than face the expense of litigation.

"Since this is a legal matter, I’m unable to comment to the specifics of this lawsuit. I will say that of the many shows I do throughout the year, Girls Night In was a singular evening that encouraged women to get together, talk and laugh about the things we go through as well as donate some money to Planned Parenthood. It’s unfortunate that this has now become an issue," Shlesinger said in an issued statement.

—Source: variety.com