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Brandon Willis v. Universal Intermodal Services, Inc.

ca7 · 2026-04-01

This case involves a former employee, Brandon Willis, who sued his former employer, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., alleging racial discrimination and retaliation. Willis claimed that after he co...

Reginald Clay v. Union Pacific Railroad Company

ca7 · 2026-04-01

Reginald Clay sued Union Pacific Railroad Company, alleging that the company discriminated against him based on his race and retaliated against him for reporting the discrimination. Clay, who is Black...

Holland v. Elevance Health, Inc.

ca1 · 2026-03-27

This case involves a dispute over the interpretation of a "prior authorization" requirement for medical services under an employee health plan governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act o...

Eric Smith v. SEC

ca6 · 2026-03-27

This case involves Eric Smith, who was an employee of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and alleged that he was discriminated against based on his race (African-American) and gender (male) ...

Hagar v. FBI

ca5 · 2026-03-26

This case involves a former FBI agent, Mr. Hagar, who sued the FBI alleging that he was discriminated against based on his age and disability when he was not selected for a supervisory position. Mr. H...

Krishnan Ghosh v. Abbott Laboratories

ca8 · 2026-03-26

This case involves Krishnan Ghosh, a former employee of Abbott Laboratories, who sued Abbott for age discrimination after his position was eliminated during a company-wide restructuring. Ghosh, who wa...

Oscar Perdomo Ulloa v. Pamela Bondi

ca4 · 2026-03-25

This case involves a former employee, Oscar Perdomo Ulloa, who sued his former employer, Pamela Bondi, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated and that his employer retaliated against him for repor...

Harris v. National Grid USA Service Company, Inc.

ca1 · 2026-03-24

This case involves a former employee, Harris, who sued National Grid USA Service Company, Inc. for age discrimination after he was laid off during a reduction in force (RIF). Harris, who was 59 at the...

Pechkis v. Trustees of the Cal. State University

calctapp · 2026-03-24

This case involves a former employee, Pechkis, who sued the California State University (CSU) for age discrimination after she was not selected for a new position following a departmental reorganizati...

Sandler v. Modernizing Medicine, Inc.

ca9 · 2026-03-19

This case involves Dr. Robert Sandler, a former employee of Modernizing Medicine, Inc., who sued the company for age discrimination after his employment was terminated. Dr. Sandler, who was 67 years o...

Sergio Lopez v. Marmic LLC

nj · 2026-03-19

This case involves Sergio Lopez, who sued his former employer, Marmic LLC, alleging that he was fired because of his age and national origin, which violates the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (...

Salcido v. City of Las Vegas

ca10 · 2026-03-17

This case involves Mr. Salcido, a former employee of the City of Las Vegas, who sued the City alleging that he was fired because of his age and national origin, which he claims violates federal anti-d...

Jiang v. City of Tulsa

ca10 · 2026-03-17

This case involves Ms. Jiang, a former employee of the City of Tulsa, who sued the City alleging discrimination based on her race and national origin (Chinese) and retaliation after she was fired. She...

Thomas Reichert v. Kellogg Co.

ca6 · 2026-03-16

This case involves Thomas Reichert, a former employee of Kellogg Co., who sued the company alleging age discrimination after he was terminated during a reduction in force (RIF). Reichert, who was 55 a...

Clouse v. Southern Methodist Univ

ca5 · 2026-03-16

This case involves Dr. Clouse, a former tenured professor at Southern Methodist University (SMU), who sued SMU alleging age discrimination after he was terminated. Dr. Clouse claimed that SMU's stated...

Walsh v. HNTB Corporation

ca1 · 2026-03-13

This case involves a former employee, Walsh, who sued HNTB Corporation for age discrimination after he was terminated at age 67. Walsh argued that HNTB's stated reason for his termination – a reductio...

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn.

ca6 · 2026-03-13

Glenn Whiting, a former police officer for the City of Athens, Tennessee, sued the City alleging that his employment was terminated due to his age and in retaliation for protected activities, violatin...

Glenn Whiting v. City of Athens, Tenn.

ca6 · 2026-03-13

Glenn Whiting, a former police officer for the City of Athens, Tennessee, sued the city alleging that his termination was a result of age discrimination and retaliation for protected activities, viola...

Ryan v. Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp.

mass · 2026-03-13

This case involves Ryan, a former employee of Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp., who sued her employer for age discrimination after she was terminated. Ryan, who was 67 years old at the time, argued tha...

Caryl Rosen v. Community Healthcare System d/b/a Community Hospital

ind · 2026-03-11

Caryl Rosen, a former employee of Community Healthcare System (Community Hospital), sued her employer alleging age discrimination and retaliation after she was terminated. Rosen, who was 62 at the tim...

Peter Trauernicht v. Genworth Financial Inc.

ca4 · 2026-03-10

This case involves Peter Trauernicht, a former employee of Genworth Financial Inc., who sued his former employer for age discrimination after he was terminated during a company-wide reduction in force...

Maldonado-Ruiz v. Bondi

ca1 · 2026-03-10

This case involves a former employee, Maldonado-Ruiz, who sued her former employer, Bondi, alleging age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and Puerto Rico law. Maldon...

Phillip Beazer v. Richmond County Constructors, LLC

ca11 · 2026-03-10

Phillip Beazer, a Black employee, sued Richmond County Constructors, LLC (RCC) for racial discrimination after he was fired. Beazer claimed he was fired because of his race, pointing to a white employ...

Horace Cowan v. New Jersey State Parole Board

nj · 2026-03-10

This case involves Horace Cowan, a former parole officer, who sued the New Jersey State Parole Board alleging that he was discriminated against based on his race (African-American) and age when he was...

Peña Garcia v. Department of Labor

ca2 · 2026-03-05

This case involves Mr. Peña Garcia, who worked as a temporary employee for the Department of Labor (DOL) and was later denied a permanent position. He sued the DOL, alleging discrimination based on hi...

Guallini-Indij v. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

ca1 · 2026-03-04

This case involves Dr. Guallini-Indij, a former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, who sued the bank for age discrimination under federal and Puerto Rico law after her employment was terminated...

Adams v. FAA

ca10 · 2026-03-03

This case involves Mr. Adams, an air traffic controller, who sued the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) alleging discrimination based on his race (African-American) and age (over 40) after he was ...

Sousa v. Chipotle Services

ca10 · 2026-03-02

This case involves a former Chipotle employee, Sousa, who sued Chipotle for age discrimination after he was fired. Sousa, who was 60 years old at the time, claimed that Chipotle discriminated against ...

Keil v. O'Sullivan

va · 2026-02-12

This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Keil, and her former employer, O'Sullivan. Keil alleged that O'Sullivan unlawfully retaliated against her after she reported perceived discrimin...

Pawneet Abramowski v. Nuvei Corp

ca3 · 2026-02-03

This case involves a former employee, Pawneet Abramowski, who sued her former employer, Nuvei Corp., alleging that she was fired in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. Abramowski claimed that...