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Trans Activist Wins Case Against Women-Only Spa

3/14/2026

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The Ninth Circuit upheld trans activist Haven Wilvich's complaint against Olympus Spa for denial of service in 2020.
In his dissent, U.S. Judge Lawrence VanDyke described the case as about "swinging dicks" and argued the ruling harms female clients.
The ruling would require Olympus Spa, a women-only spa in Washington, to serve trans women who have not undergone surgery.
Olympus Spa is appealing the decision.

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The Ninth Circuit upheld trans activist Haven Wilvich's complaint against Olympus Spa for denial of service in 2020.
In his dissent, U.S. Judge Lawrence VanDyke described the case as about "swinging dicks" and argued the ruling harms female clients.
The ruling would require Olympus Spa, a women-only spa in Washington, to serve trans women who have not undergone surgery.
Olympus Spa is appealing the decision.