Discrimination

WNBA Star Dearica Hamby Files Lawsuit Against League, Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation

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Los Angeles, CA – Sparks forward Dearica Hamby is taking legal action against the WNBA and her former team, the Aces, over allegations that she faced discriminatory treatment due to her pregnancy. The lawsuit, filed in Nevada, arrives after more than a year since her initial complaint sparked a league investigation, resulting in fines and disciplinary actions against the Aces. Hamby, who recently represented the U.S. in the 3×3 basketball event at the Paris Olympics and secured a bronze medal, claims she has faced “repeated acts of retaliation, intimidation, and discrimination” since her pregnancy became … Read more

Judge Denies CBS Motion to Dismiss Discrimination Lawsuit Over ‘SEAL Team’ Writing Staff Hiring Practices

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Los Angeles — A lawsuit challenging CBS Studio’s hiring practices has been allowed to proceed by a federal judge in the Central District of California, opening up further examination into the entertainment giant’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The suit, filed earlier this year by former script supervisor and freelance writer Brian Beneker, accuses CBS of discriminatory hiring favoring less qualified individuals based on race, sexual orientation, and gender. The court’s decision, announced Wednesday by Judge John F. Walter, dismissed CBS’s request to have the suit thrown out, indicating that the complexities of the case … Read more

WNBA Star Dearica Hamby Sues League and Former Team, Claiming Discrimination During Pregnancy

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Las Vegas, Nevada — WNBA star Dearica Hamby has taken legal action against her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, and the WNBA itself, alleging discriminatory practices related to her pregnancy. The forward filed the lawsuit after what she describes as a series of detrimental actions taken against her because she was pregnant during the 2022-2023 season. Hamby claims that she was not only disparaged with comments regarding her pregnancy but was also unjustly traded to the Los Angeles Sparks shortly thereafter. According to Hamby’s statement, she informed the Aces of her pregnancy in early … Read more

WNBA Star Dearica Hamby Sues League and Las Vegas Aces, Claims Discrimination and Retaliation in the Workplace

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Las Vegas, NV – Dearica Hamby, a prominent WNBA player, has initiated a federal lawsuit against her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, and the league itself, alleging discrimination and retaliation that she claims ended her tenure with the team. Hamby, who revealed earlier this year that she was pregnant with her second child, contends that her pregnancy was a significant factor in the team’s decision to trade her to the Los Angeles Sparks. According to the lawsuit, Hamby experienced “egregious and unlawful” workplace discrimination which intensified after she announced her pregnancy to the management. … Read more