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Entries from May 2008

Engineer Sues PPG Industries for Race and Age Discrimination

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments

A former PPG Industries engineer, Amarendra Mishra, has filed a federal lawsuit against the company for racial and age discrimination.   He claims the company has systematically discriminated against people of Indian race or national origin and instead promoted younger, white candidates with less experience.  Mishra has worked for the company over 16 years as a […]

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Former Corrections Employee Claims Wrongful Termination

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments

A former New Hampshire Department of Corrections administrator recently filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the state. The plaintiff, Les Dolecal, claims she was fired for criticizing her boss.  She also declares her manager, Commissioner William Wrenn, resented her for being more knowledgeable and having more experience.  The plaintiff waited six months after termination to […]

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$16 Million Racial Discrimination Settlement still in Question

May 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Morgan Stanley’s recent $16 million racial discrimination settlement has been questioned by several former and current financial advisors of the firm.  Last February, the settlement won preliminary approval in a northern California Court.  The objectors contend that the settlement should not receive class action status and final approval until plaintiffs are more involved in the […]

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