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$930K Awarded in Landmark Transgender Discrimination Case at D.C. McDonald’s

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Washington, D.C. – A local jury has handed down a significant decision in favor of Diana Portillo, a transgender woman who faced workplace discrimination at a McDonald’s franchise in the nation’s capital. Portillo was awarded $930,000 after jurors found that she was subjected to workplace harassment and retaliatory dismissal due to her gender identity. Portillo, who began working as a customer service representative at the fast-food chain in 2011, faced increasing challenges after she started transitioning in 2013. Despite her initial job performance leading to a promotion, her workplace environment soured as management and staff … Read more

D.C. Jury Awards $930K in Groundbreaking Verdict for Transgender Employee Discriminated Against at McDonald’s

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Washington, D.C. – A landmark court victory has underscored the ongoing struggles and eventual triumph of Diana Portillo, a transgender immigrant who battled against workplace discrimination. A jury at the D.C. Superior Court awarded Portillo $930,000, marking a significant moment in the fight for transgender rights under the D.C. Human Rights Act. Portillo, who was employed at a McDonald’s on Georgia Ave. managed by International Golden Foods, LLC, endured continual misgendering and derogatory comments at work after she transitioned and began presenting according to her gender identity. Despite requests for her colleagues and management to … Read more