Racism

Former Caltrans Employee Files Lawsuit Alleging Rampant Racism in the Workplace

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San Diego, CA – A former employee of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in the workplace. Angel Saucedo claims that he and other Hispanic employees were subjected to regular mistreatment, specifically by one white supervisor who allegedly used derogatory language and engaged in discriminatory behavior. The lawsuit, filed in San Diego Superior Court, accuses Caltrans of failing to investigate or discipline the supervisor despite multiple complaints. Saucedo’s attorneys state that the lawsuit aims to shed light on the alleged racism and protect other Caltrans workers from similar … Read more

Kenosha County Judge Candidate Blames Racism for Jury Trial Loss: Will This Affect His Future Decisions on the Bench?

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Kenosha County, Wisconsin – Kenosha County residents will soon choose a replacement for Judge Bruce E. Schroder. Governor Tony Evers appointed Frank Gagliardi, a long-time Democrat, to the position, and Gagliardi was sworn in on January 23, 2024. Court Commissioner William Michel, also a Democrat, applied for the post as well. Heather Iverson, the only conservative candidate, decided not to seek the appointment. The three candidates participated in a forum on January 29, which was aired on February 3, 2024. During the forum, they expressed their desire to be elected to the 6-year term. Gagliardi … Read more

San Diego County Judge Denies Racism Accusations Amid Calls for Recusal from Racial Justice Cases

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San Diego, CA – Public defenders in San Diego County anxiously awaited Judge Howard Shore’s response to their motions to recuse him on Monday. The motions accused the Superior Court judge of making racist remarks during court proceedings, issuing biased rulings, and making racist comments during a meeting with public defenders. The public defender’s office is calling on Shore to step down from special racial justice hearings and remove himself from all cases involving public defenders. In written responses to each public defender, Shore denied the accusations of racism, prejudice, and bias and rejected the … Read more

Federal Judge Denounces ‘Awful, Pervasive Racism’ at Tesla Factory in Landmark Decision

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FREMONT, Calif. – A federal court judge has denied Tesla’s request to reduce a $3 million punitive damages award to a Black former worker, citing pervasive racism at the company’s electric car factory in Fremont. Judge William Orrick described the actions of Tesla as “grievously reprehensible” and emphasized the pervasiveness of racist conduct by coworkers, subordinates, and supervisors. Tesla had sought to cut the damages award to $1,575,000, arguing that the initial amount approved by Orrick was too high. However, the judge maintained that the $3 million punitive damages award was appropriate given the endemic … Read more