The baker's attorneys called it a victory, while the state attorney general said both sides 'agreed it was not in anyone's best interest to move forward.'
The baker's attorneys called it a victory, while the state attorney general said both sides "agreed it was not in anyone's best interest to move forward."
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and attorneys representing Jack Phillips said they mutually agreed to end two legal actions, including The agreement resolves every ongoing legal dispute between the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in suburban Denver and the state. Weiser's statement said it has no effect on the ability of the Denver attorney who filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission to pursue her own legal action.
Weeks later, the commission found probable cause that Phillips had discriminated against Scardina because she is transgender and ordered them to find a solution through mediation. Phillips then filed a federal lawsuit against the commission, citing his belief that gender"is given by God ... and cannot be chosen or changed."Both sides notified a federal judge on Tuesday that Phillips' lawsuit was being dropped and each party would pay for their own costs and attorney fees.
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