EEOC

U.S. District Court Chief Judge Denies Recusal Request in High-Profile 2016 EEOC Case

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DENVER — In a notable ruling that affects ongoing litigation, Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer of the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado has refused a motion requesting his recusal, alongside that of Magistrate Judge Timothy P. O’Hara, as asserted by a self-represented former employee of Jackson National. The motion stems from a legal action originally brought forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 2016. La’Tonya Ford, the intervenor plaintiff in this case who formerly worked at Jackson National, represented herself while alleging that Judges Brimmer and O’Hara displayed bias against … Read more

Trump Appoints EEOC Chair as Acting General Counsel in Strategic Legal Shake-Up

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Washington – President Donald Trump has appointed Charlotte Burrows as the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and named the agency’s top lawyer, Sharon Fast Gustafson, as its acting general counsel. The decision came after Gustafson’s predecessor, Janet Dhillon, resigned from the role earlier this week. Burrows, an experienced advocate for civil rights and workplace fairness, has served in various capacities at the EEOC prior to her current promotion. This strategic appointment signals a commitment by the Trump administration to continue addressing employment discrimination issues that are central to the EEOC’s mission. Sharon … Read more

Wabash National Hit with Landmark Pregnancy Discrimination Suit by EEOC for Denying Employee’s Accommodation Request

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Cadiz, KY — In what is shaping up to be a landmark legal conflict, Wabash National, a prominent manufacturer of semi-trailers and commercial trucking equipment, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit over allegations of pregnancy discrimination. This case, filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on September 10, marks a significant moment as it tests the recently enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Haley Knight, a former assembler at Wabash’s Cadiz facility, is at the center of this lawsuit. She claims that her requests for a role adjustment during her pregnancy were denied, ultimately … Read more

Werner Enterprises and Drivers Management Ordered to Pay Deaf Truck Driver Over $335,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Case

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OMAHA, Nebraska – Trucking companies Werner Enterprises, Inc. and Drivers Management, LLC have been ordered by a federal judge to pay $335,682 to a deaf truck driver, following a jury’s decision in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on disability discrimination claims. The judgment also requires the companies to provide semi-annual reports to the EEOC for the next three years, detailing information about deaf truck driver applicants and new hires. The verdict comes after a jury awarded $36 million in punitive damages and $75,000 in compensatory damages to truck driver Victor Robinson. … Read more