Several major media news outlets, including CNN and ABC News, are reporting that seven Arab- American men filed suit alleging that the manager of a Denny's ordered them to leave with the explanation that, "We don't serve bin Ladens here." According to the complaint:

the men visited the restaurant early in the morning of January 11, 2004, and, after long delays, were seated, given menus and served drinks.

After waiting more than an hour for their food while later customers were served, they asked twice about their order. The lawsuit said Ascano told them "Bin Laden is in charge of the kitchen." Asked about the reference to the al Qaeda leader, he swore and told them, "We don't serve bin Ladens here" and ordered them to leave....

The $28 million lawsuit was filed in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court.