Liberty Hotel Settles Discrimination Complaint After Woman Accused of Being a Man

In May 2025, Ansley Baker and her girlfriend, Liz Victor, were at a Kentucky Derby-themed event at the Liberty Hotel. Baker was confronted by a security guard in the women's restroom, accused of being a man, and asked for identification. Despite showing her ID, the couple was escorted out of the hotel.

The hotel's initial statement suggested the women were sharing a stall, which they vehemently denied. This led to a public outcry and an investigation by the MCAD, which found the hotel had discriminated against the couple and retaliated against them for speaking out.

The settlement includes policy changes and a donation, but the couple is pursuing further legal action to hold the hotel accountable for its actions and the harm caused. The case highlights ongoing concerns about discrimination and the importance of protecting gender identity and sexual orientation, especially given current political challenges.

The hotel initially stated that the couple was sharing a stall and implied they had acted inappropriately, a claim the women denied.

The hotel will donate $10,000 to an LGBTQ+ non-profit, update its non-discrimination policies, and provide staff training.

They seek to hold the hotel accountable for publicizing a false and accusatory statement and to pursue punitive damages.

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