A transgender woman filed a lawsuit against a Hooters franchise in Colonie, New York, claiming the popular restaurant chain refused to hire her due to her appearance and gender identity.

Brandy Livingston, who has been a frequent patron at the Wolf Road location, claims she applied for positions at the restaurant three times but was continually denied employment due to what she describes as discriminatory practices.

Livingston told News10 that staff at the restaurant refused to acknowledge her identity as a woman, allegedly using male pronouns and making disparaging remarks about her.

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