Paul Weller is suing his former accountants for discrimination after they ceased working with him due to his public criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, claiming their decision was based on his political beliefs and constitutes unlawful discrimination. Weller, a vocal supporter of Palestine, plans to donate any damages to Gaza humanitarian efforts, highlighting broader issues of silencing artists supporting Palestinian rights.
Evelyn Parts, a transgender woman and former athlete at Swarthmore College, sued the college and NCAA, alleging discrimination following NCAA's ban on transgender women competing in women's sports, which impacted her ability to compete and receive support, raising issues of gender rights and policy enforcement.
The family of Jane Wu, a Chinese American neuroscientist at Northwestern University who died by suicide after her lab was shut down amid an investigation into her China ties, has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and wrongful treatment by the university, which they claim contributed to her death. The case highlights issues of racial profiling and the treatment of Asian scientists in the US.
McDonald's settled a $10 billion discrimination lawsuit filed by Byron Allen's media company, which accused the fast food giant of discriminatory practices against Black-owned media. The settlement includes a commercial agreement where McDonald's will continue purchasing advertising from Allen's company, with no admission of wrongdoing, and the lawsuit will be dismissed. The case highlighted issues of racial discrimination in advertising practices.
A lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions challenges a federal program supporting Hispanic-Serving Institutions, claiming it discriminates based on ethnicity and violates anti-discrimination laws, amid ongoing legal battles over race-conscious college policies.
Brian Flores, currently the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, is eager to become an NFL head coach again after his previous stint with the Miami Dolphins. Despite his success with the Vikings' defense, Flores has not received any head coaching interviews for 2024, possibly due to his ongoing discrimination lawsuit against the NFL. Flores reflects positively on his Miami experience, despite criticism from former players, and remains hopeful for another head coaching opportunity.
Longtime MLB umpire Ángel Hernández, who sued the league for racial discrimination and lost, has retired after a career spanning over three decades. Known for controversial calls and quick ejections, Hernández cited a desire to spend more time with family. He reached a financial settlement with MLB before his retirement.
The Sheetz convenience store chain, with over 700 stores in six states, is facing a discrimination lawsuit from federal officials alleging that the company discriminated against minority job applicants by automatically rejecting those who failed a criminal background check. The lawsuit, filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claims that Sheetz's hiring practices disproportionately impact minority applicants. The company has denied the allegations, stating that it does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. The EEOC is seeking to force Sheetz to offer jobs to unlawfully denied applicants and provide back pay and other benefits.
The Sheetz convenience store chain, with over 700 stores in six states, is facing a discrimination lawsuit from federal officials alleging that the company discriminated against minority job applicants by automatically rejecting those who failed a criminal background check. The lawsuit, filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claims that Sheetz's hiring practices disproportionately impact Black, Native American, and multiracial applicants. The company denies the allegations but is being sued under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC seeks to force Sheetz to offer jobs to unlawfully denied applicants and provide back pay and other benefits.
The Sheetz convenience store chain, with over 700 stores in six states, is facing a discrimination lawsuit from federal officials alleging that the company discriminated against minority job applicants by automatically rejecting those who failed a criminal background check. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed the lawsuit, claiming that Sheetz's hiring practices disproportionately impact minority applicants. The company has denied the allegations, stating that it does not tolerate discrimination and has attempted to work with the EEOC to resolve the dispute. The lawsuit seeks to force Sheetz to offer jobs to unlawfully denied applicants and provide back pay and other benefits.
Tesla has settled a lawsuit with a Black former factory worker who claimed he faced severe racial harassment at the company's Fremont, California assembly plant. The settlement comes after a jury initially awarded the worker $3.2 million in damages, with a subsequent jury awarding him $137 million, which was later deemed excessive. The worker alleged daily racial slurs and racist conduct at the plant, with Tesla denying liability and stating it does not tolerate discrimination. The company faces similar discrimination claims from other employees and a pending class action lawsuit.
A SEAL Team staffer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against CBS and Paramount Global, claiming he was denied a writing position due to being a straight white male. Backed by Stephen Miller's MAGA Legal Foundation, the lawsuit seeks $500,000 in alleged lost wages and an injunction requiring a full-time job as a producer. The staffer's complaint criticizes diversity, equity, and inclusion measures, and takes aim at the industry's hiring policies. The lawsuit is seen as a culture war shot across Hollywood's bow, with the real goal likely being to score points against Democratic donors and energize the MAGA base.
Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay a $54 million settlement to resolve a sex discrimination lawsuit filed in 2021. The settlement, subject to court approval, will see the company pay up to $46.75 million to female employees who claimed unequal pay between 2015 and 2020. The California Civil Rights Department found no evidence of systemic sexual harassment at the company and stated that CEO Bobby Kotick and the board were not implicated. As part of the agreement, Activision Blizzard will take steps to ensure fair pay and promotion practices. Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard makes it the second-largest game publisher by revenue.
Coach USA is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to transport protesters to the March for Israel rally, with the plaintiff claiming religious discrimination. Doron Orbach, who is Jewish and Israeli, alleges that Coach USA drivers refused to pick up the scheduled passengers, resulting in a violation of civil and human rights. The lawsuit claims that the drivers staged a "sick out" as a coordinated effort to avoid transporting the predominantly Jewish or Israeli passengers. Orbach is seeking unspecified damages for the alleged discrimination. Coach USA denies involvement in the incident and states that they successfully transported passengers to the rally as planned.
SpaceX has successfully obtained a court order blocking the Department of Justice's (DOJ) discrimination lawsuit, which accused the company of refusing to hire asylum seekers and refugees. US District Judge Rolando Olvera ruled that the DOJ's administrative judges lack the authority to review the case. SpaceX had countersued the DOJ, claiming that the judges were unconstitutionally appointed. The company denies engaging in hiring discrimination and argues that it seeks to hire the best candidates regardless of citizenship status. The DOJ declined to comment on the ruling.
