who denied service to a same-sex
couple have paid $135,000 in state-
ordered damages — after refusing to
do so for nearly six months. The Bureau of Labor and Industries
says Aaron Klein, co-owner of the
Portland-area bakery, dropped off a
check Monday for $136,927.07. That
includes accrued interest. Klein also
paid $7,000 earlier this month. Damages were awarded in July for
emotional suffering caused by
Sweet Cakes by Melissa, which two
years ago refused to make a
wedding cake for Laurel and Rachel
Bowman-Cryer. The bakers said their refusal was prompted by
religious beliefs. Also Read: Gay marriage around the world A 2007 Oregon law protects the
rights of gays, lesbians, bisegxwal
and transgender people in
employment, housing and public
accommodations. The state ruled it
also bars private businesses from discriminating against potential
customers. Klein's lawyer Anna Harmon could
not be reached for comment.
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