Discrimination

Former Employee Files Third Federal Discrimination Lawsuit Against Eastpointe Community Schools and Superintendent for Racial Bias and Hostile Work Environment

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Eastpointe, MI – A former employee of Eastpointe Community Schools has filed a federal lawsuit against the district and Superintendent Christina Gibson, accusing them of racial discrimination and fostering a hostile work environment. The lawsuit, filed by former administrative assistant and grant specialist Leah Black, marks the third federal discrimination lawsuit against the district and superintendent in the past seven months. According to the complaint, Black, who is Black, was hired by the district in 2017 as an administrative assistant for Kelly Middle School. She alleges that she applied for or expressed interest in four … Read more

Nurse Triumphs in $41 Million Lawsuit Against Kaiser Permanente for Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

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Oakland, California – A nurse has been victorious in her discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit against health care provider Kaiser Permanente, winning a staggering $41 million in a jury verdict. The former charge nurse at Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center in Los Angeles brought the suit against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, alleging age and disability discrimination, as well as other violations. The charge nurse was fired in 2019 after enduring multiple comments about her age from a supervisor and other employees. The comments included remarks about retirement and insinuations that … Read more

North End Restaurant Owners Sue City Over Alleged Discrimination in Outdoor Dining Policies

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – The ongoing battle over outdoor dining in Boston’s North End has taken a legal turn as 21 restaurant owners and the North End Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the city in federal court this week. According to the lawsuit, the restaurateurs argue that they have faced “unequal, unfair, and discriminatory treatment” from city officials during the past two outdoor dining seasons. The controversy began in 2022 when the city imposed a $7,500 fee on restaurants for operating outdoor dining. The following year, the city completely banned outdoor dining in the … Read more

Dunkin’ Worker Files Lawsuit Against Supervisor for Bipolar Discrimination and Workplace Violations

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OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. – A worker at a Dunkin’ store in Ocean County has filed a lawsuit against his supervisor, alleging harassment and discrimination due to his bipolar disorder. The worker, in his 30s, claims that he was mocked by his direct supervisor, Lisa Fresco, after expressing concerns about workplace violations. The lawsuit, filed in Superior Court of Ocean County, states that Fresco made derogatory comments about his disorder, stating, “You must be going bipolar,” when he disagreed with her. According to court documents, the worker contacted human resources to complain about not receiving quarterly … Read more