Discrimination

Former Orange County Spokesman Settles Discrimination Lawsuit, Resigns from Position

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GOSHEN, N.Y. – A discrimination lawsuit brought by a former Orange County spokesman against his former supervisor has been settled. Justin Rodriguez, who served as an assistant to the Orange County executive, will also be leaving his position. Rodriguez claimed that his supervisor, Harold Porr, created a hostile work environment based on his religious and ethnic background. His lawsuit alleged that Porr, who was aware that Rodriguez’s mother is Jewish and his father is of Puerto Rican descent, made derogatory comments and exhibited demeaning behavior towards him. Rodriguez refrained from making an official complaint out … Read more

Rethinking ‘Crime-Free’ Laws: Scrutiny Grows as Discrimination Against Mental Health Persists

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Topeka, Kansas – The use of “crime-free” or “public nuisance” laws by communities across the United States has come under increasing scrutiny for potential mental health discrimination. These laws, which allow landlords to evict tenants when there are repeated calls to police or emergency crews, have long been criticized for their ineffectiveness and harsh enforcement in poor neighborhoods and against people of color. However, now there are concerns that these ordinances may also discriminate against individuals with mental health disabilities. In November of last year, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a groundbreaking finding, declaring … Read more

Orthodox Jewish Family Files $40 Million Lawsuit Against JetBlue, Alleging Discrimination

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QUEENS, NEW YORK – A Queens couple has filed a $40 million lawsuit against JetBlue, alleging that their family was unjustly removed from a New York-bound flight because they are Orthodox Jews. Michael Nektalov, 42, and his wife Miryem Yushanayev, along with their five children, were traveling back from an Aruba vacation on February 4, 2021, when the incident occurred. According to court documents filed in Brooklyn Federal Court, the couple was dressed in accordance with their religious customs, with Miryem wearing a head covering and Michael sporting a long beard and yarmulke. They also … Read more

Luxury New York Hotel Ordered to Pay $42,000 in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

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NEW YORK CITY – Library Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel in New York City, has been ordered to pay $42,000 to a former front desk employee in a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC. The lawsuit alleged that the hotel denied the employee’s request for a reasonable accommodation for their disability, which made it difficult for them to stand for long periods of time. Instead of granting the request, the hotel offered alternative accommodations that the EEOC deemed insufficient. As a result, the employee was forced to resign due to the deterioration of their … Read more