Employee

Victory for Employee: Jury Awards $1.2 Million in Bullying Lawsuit Against Amazon Fulfillment Center

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – After enduring four years of persistent bullying and harassment from his co-workers, Michael Kopp, a 29-year-old employee at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in San Bernardino, has been awarded $1.2 million in damages in a civil lawsuit against Amazon.com Services. Kopp, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in the third grade, faced difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication throughout his life. Kopp, determined to keep his job, suffered physical tolls as a result of the persistent bullying. He experienced vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, sweats, and great stomach pain. Eventually, Kopp reached his … Read more

City Employee Files Lawsuit Alleging Racial and Age Discrimination against Topeka’s Government

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TOPEKA, Kansas – A lawsuit filed against the city government of Topeka accuses them of racial and age discrimination. Keith Bennett, an employee of the utilities department, claims he has been a victim of these unfair practices. The lawsuit, filed on December 22, alleges that Bennett, who is 54 years old and Black, received a “right to sue” letter from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on September 27. The lawsuit specifically cites one count each of discrimination and retaliation based on race, as well as discrimination and retaliation based on age. Bennett is seeking … Read more

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

Former Coleman Community Schools Employee Faces Jury Trial for Embezzlement Charges

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MIDLAND, Mich. – A former employee of Coleman Community Schools in Midland, Michigan, has decided to take her chances with a jury after being charged with embezzlement. Christine Johnson, 57, is accused of taking money from the school district in October 2022. Johnson served as the district’s payroll benefits specialist and is facing a felony embezzlement charge of between $1,000 and $20,000 by an agent or trustee. During a court hearing, Johnson rejected a plea offer to plead guilty to attempted embezzlement. Midland County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Yelsik presented the plea agreement, but Johnson decided … Read more