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Black USPS Carrier Files Lawsuit After Being Pulled Over
Category: Blog | October 30, 2020
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KGO) — A US postal service employee has filed a lawsuit against the San Rafael Police Department in connection with a wrongful stop. He says he was stopped for “driving while Black.” The Police Department Chief says, … Continue reading
Uber Sued Over Racial Discrimination in How Passengers Evaluate Drivers
Category: Blog | October 28, 2020
A former Uber driver in San Diego sued the ride-hailing company on Monday for racial discrimination in how it uses passengers’ reviews to evaluate drivers. The company relies on a star rating system, which the lawsuit says disproportionately leads to … Continue reading
NYPD Cop Sues City Over Mental-Health ‘Stigma’
Category: Blog | October 26, 2020
A veteran cop who blew the whistle on the NYPD’s handling of officer mental-health treatment — amid a spike in police suicides — is suing the city for $1 million, The Post has learned. Jonathan Oliveras, who joined the force 13 years … Continue reading
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Sued by Employee Claiming Gender Discrimination
Category: Blog | October 23, 2020
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A longtime employee at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is accusing the company of sex and gender discrimination and retaliation. Emily Telles worked for the Los Angeles County-based JPL since 1987 and has worked in several capacities, including … Continue reading
Former Texas Tech Woman’s Basketball Coach Sues for Discrimination
Category: Blog | October 21, 2020
Former Texas Tech women’s basketball head coach Marlene Stollings filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday saying her termination in August was a result of discrimination. The lawsuit, which does not seek a specified amount for damages, alleges counts of breach of … Continue reading
Eight Former Iowa Football Players Sues for Racial Discrimination
Category: Blog | October 19, 2020
Eight Black former University of Iowa football players are seeking $20 million in compensation and for athletics director Gary Barta, head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant coach Brian Ferentz to be fired over what they contend was intentional racial discrimination … Continue reading
Gas Station Sued After Refusing to Sell to Black Man
Category: Blog | October 16, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Buckman Neighborhood in SE Portland is home for Dominique DeWeese and his family. So on July 28, when he needed some gas for yard projects, he walked over to Jay’s Garage on Southeast 7th and Morrison. … Continue reading
McDonald’s Faces Another Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Category: Blog | October 14, 2020
For the fourth time in less than a year, former and current McDonald’s employees have filed a complaint accusing the fast food giant of racial discrimination. The civil rights suit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of … Continue reading
U.S. Olympics Sues Files Lawsuit Over Stalled Nassar Settlement
Category: Blog | October 12, 2020
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) said on Friday it has filed a lawsuit against its insurance providers for failing to fulfill obligations in reaching a settlement with survivors of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. Committee Chair … Continue reading
Ex-Employee Sues “Jeopardy” After Being Fired for Alleged Age Discrimination
Category: Blog | October 9, 2020
A 66-year-old former employee on the “Jeopardy!” show is suing the producers, alleging he was fired in August after more than three decades because of his age. Glenn Kagan’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit names as defendants Sony Pictures Entertainment … Continue reading