SMUD

SMUD Challenges $6.2 Million Award in Discrimination Case Involving Black Employees

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Sacramento, Calif. – Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is challenging a recent court ruling that awarded four African American employees $6.2 million in damages. The case, rooted in allegations of discrimination at the workplace, sheds light on ongoing concerns regarding racial equity and fair employment practices within one of the largest public utilities in the United States. The utility is seeking to appeal the decision, which was concluded after it was determined that the employees had faced a pattern of racial discrimination that inhibited their career advancement. The plaintiffs, all long-term employees of SMUD, provided … Read more

Jury Awards $6.2 Million to Black SMUD Employees in Landmark Racial Discrimination Verdict

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Sacramento, California — In a significant legal decision, four current and former Black employees of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) were awarded a $6.2 million verdict by a jury. The case, centered on claims of racial discrimination, concluded after the plaintiffs provided compelling evidence that their employer had engaged in discriminatory practices impacting their careers. The plaintiffs, all of whom have either previously worked or are currently working for SMUD, detailed a work environment marred by racial bias. They alleged that this discrimination hindered their professional advancement and created a hostile working atmosphere. The … Read more