This suit is proof that we have either too many laws, too many lawyers, or too many greedy Americans.

A Los Angeles psychologist who was denied a tote bag during a Mother's Day giveaway at an Angel game is suing the baseball team, alleging sex and age discrimination.

Michael Cohn's class-action claim in Orange County Superior Court alleges that thousands of males and fans under 18 were "treated unequally" at a "Family Sunday" promotion last May and are entitled to $4,000 each in damages.

The targets of the suit are the team and the Corinthian Colleges. Corinthian oversees Bryman College, which has an Anaheim campus and sponsored the event, its name printed on the bags.

Thousands of the red nylon bags were given to women 18 and older attending the Sunday Mother's Day game.

Angel officials said they had not seen the suit, filed May 4, and could not comment. But Angel spokesman Tim Mead said the team was proud of its promotions and giveaway days.

"Historically, we have tried to appeal on those special days that might be nationally noted holidays or special occasions," he said. "We have tailored programs or giveaways accordingly. In the past, we've given the moms rosesÂ…. We're trying to satisfy fans of all ages, genders and, most importantly, the baseball fans, so there's something for everybody."

I am sure about two things that will result from this piece of litigation.

First, sports teams will be less likely to have special giveaways like this one, resulting in ever dwindling attendance.

Second, Cohn will be deemed eligible to receive the team logo “pound of flesh” to be given away at next season’s “Litigious Assholes Day”.

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