Discrimination

Tulsa Fire Department to Pay $500,000 in Discrimination Lawsuit as Women’s Fight for Equality Gains Momentum

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The City of Tulsa is poised to pay $500,000 to resolve a discrimination lawsuit brought forth by two prominent women in the Tulsa Fire Department. This settlement follows a ruling earlier in July that allowed the case to proceed to trial. On Tuesday, Tulsa County Court announced the acceptance of a $500,000 settlement for Greta Hurt and Julie Lynn, who alleged that they were unfairly overlooked for promotions in favor of less experienced male colleagues. The financial resolution covers damages, legal costs, and attorney fees associated with their claims. Hurt and Lynn, who both joined … Read more

Federal Court Upholds $800K Verdict for Genesee County Road Commission Executive in Discrimination Retaliation Case

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GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. — A federal appeals court has recently upheld an $800,000 jury verdict awarded to a Genesee County Road Commission executive, who alleged that she faced retaliation for raising concerns about discrimination and her disability accommodations. The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed this decision on July 16, 2023. The court dismissed the Road Commission’s various challenges to the jury’s findings, including a motion for a new trial, stating that they lacked merit and did not justify overturning the original ruling. In her case, the executive claimed that after she made formal … Read more

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Seeks to Overturn $15 Million Racial Discrimination Verdict as Judge Upholds Key Awards

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to overturn a substantial jury verdict in a racial discrimination suit involving former Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. The verdict, which amounts to $15 million, followed claims by Sgt. Kevin Davis that he was denied promotions due to his race. In a motion presented to Judge Gloria Walker, who oversaw the trial, attorneys for the sheriff’s office and Watson requested either a revision of the financial compensation or the scheduling of a new trial altogether. The motion to initiate a new trial was ultimately denied by … Read more

Judge Upholds $15 Million Racial Discrimination Verdict Against Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Denies Appeals for Retrial and Reduced Damages

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A local judge has refused to grant the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office a new trial or to reduce a $15 million jury award in a racial discrimination case that concluded in February. The decision came after a court hearing on Tuesday, during which Sheriff Chad Scott and his legal team argued the jury’s findings were not supported by credible evidence. Wes Gay, the attorney representing the sheriff’s office, claimed that no reasonable jury would have sided with the allegations of retaliation or discrimination, contending that the jury’s decision was influenced by emotional … Read more