Racial

Lawsuit Claims Severe Racial Harassment at Prestigious California School, Including Mock Slave Auctions and Threats

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Westlake Village, Calif. — A lawsuit has been filed against Oaks Christian School in Los Angeles County, alleging that students at this private educational establishment engaged in racially discriminatory behavior towards a Black student. The affluent school, known for its celebrity alumni and state-of-the-art facilities, is now under scrutiny for purported actions including a mock slave auction, racial harassment, and threats of violence against the student, identified only as John Doe in court documents. The allegations in the lawsuit describe distressing episodes where students used a mobile application emitting whipping sounds as the Black student … Read more

Jury Upholds $852,616 Award for Pennsylvania Jail Employee Fired Over Racial Slur Complaint

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Philadelphia, PA – A former Pennsylvania prison staffer, who was terminated after protesting a racial insult directed at his biracial grand-niece, will retain a staggering $852,616 in damages, following a jury ruling in his favor. The decision was recently upheld by the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, marking the conclusion of a notable legal battle over workplace discrimination and retaliation. Jeffrey Kengerski, the employee at the center of the lawsuit, had alleged that his dismissal from the Allegheny County Jail was a direct retaliation for his complaints against discriminatory remarks made by … Read more

Federal Judge Advances Case of Former Assistant Principal Alleging Racial Harassment and Forced Resignation

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — In a significant legal decision, a former assistant principal from Agnor-Hurt Elementary School, who claimed her resignation was due to a persistently hostile racial environment at work, will have her day in court. The Western District of Virginia ruled that Emily Mais’ allegations against the Albemarle County School Board, which include hostile work environment and constructive discharge, merit a jury’s deliberation. The controversy began when Mais used the term “colored” during a school meeting, which she asserts led to increased hostility towards her. The school board sought a summary judgment, arguing that … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination and Retaliation at Major Hollywood Firm After Employee Fired for Reporting Abuse

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A recent federal lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleges a disturbing pattern of racial discrimination and retaliation at a Hollywood-based conglomerate specializing in various aspects of the building industry. The lawsuit names Wholesale Building Products, Colt Truck Care, and Trebor USA, describing an environment where supervisors reportedly used racial and ethnic slurs without repercussion, and later terminated a biracial Hispanic employee who voiced objections to this behavior. According to the EEOC, the employee, Rafael Pintos, experienced direct racial discrimination from his immediate supervisor, who also derided other … Read more