A New York jewelry company owned by Chasidic Jews sued American Express for discriminating against the company, according to a news report. In the suit, York Gem Co. says that American Express’ Travel Related Service unit “excluded, boycotted and refused to do business with all Chasidic Jews” in its catalogs.
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