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"Subjected to Sexual Harassment for Several Years" Firefighter Files SuitSexual harassment creating an illegal hostile work environment and retaliation violates both federal and Kentucky state law. A Houston firefighter has filed suit claiming that she was subjected to sexual harassment for several years and then was retaliated against when she complained.
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Race Discrimination - $6.5 Million Verdict for Police Officer for Wrongful TerminationLexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell discusses a $6.5 million verdict won by a Kansas City police officer in a race discrimination suit.
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Sex Bias Suit Against Novartis BeginsLexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell discusses the sex bias suit against Novartis by reps claiming lesser pay and promotion opportunities.
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Sex Discrimination Claimed by Financial AdvisorsLexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell discusses a sex discrimination suit by financial advisors against Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.
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Female Police Officer Claims Sex Discrimination In Promotion DecisionLexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell discusses a sex bias suit filed by female police officers citing discrimination in promotion decisions.
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$12 Million Settlement In Wal-Mart Discrimination SuitLexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell discusses the $12 million settlement of a sex discrimination suit against Wal-Mart in eastern Kentucky.
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USERRA Suit Settled By ReservistLexington, Kentucky employment lawyer Robert Abell discusses a reservist's settlement under the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-Employment Act, USERRA. .
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Misrepresentation of Severance Benefits Leads to SuitLexington, Kentucky employment lawyer Robert Abell discusses a recent suit alleging misrepresentation of severance benefits.
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Police Officers File Discrimination & Retaliation SuitThree Honolulu police officers have filed suit claiming that they were subjected to racial discrimination and retaliation.
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Retaliation Victim Wins $1.5 Million VerdictIt is a violation of federal and Kentucky state law to retaliate against an employee based on information they disclose during a sexual harassment investigation. Vicky Crawford, who took her case all the way to the United States Supreme Court, won a $1.5 million verdict in her retaliation case against the Nashville Metro schools.
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Firefighter Claims Retaliation For Prior Successful Race Bias SuitRetaliation against an employee for reporting, filing a suit or supporting a claim of job discrimination violates both federal and Kentucky law. Retaliation against an employee for a prior successful discrimination suit violates the laws.
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Racial Hostile Work Environment Yields $1 Million Plus JudgmentRacial harassment and a hostile work environment based on an employee's race violates federal and Kentucky law. Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert L. Abell represents individuals in discrimination and hostile work environment cases.
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Glass Ceiling Sex Discrimination Suit Settles for $19 MillionA sex discrimination "glass ceiling" lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse has settled for $19 million. Equal opportunity for men and women are required by law.
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Fired Assessor Claims Retaliation Over Prior Discrimination SuitBoth federal and Kentucky state law prohibit retaliation against an employee who has reported in incident of discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination or even filed a lawsuit over discrimination. If you have suffered retaliation contact Lexington, Kentucky employment lawyer Robert L. Abell.
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Racial Harassment Suit Against Bahama Breeze Restaurant Settles for $1.26 MillionRacial harassment and a hostile work environment based on race violate Kentucky and federal law. If you have been racially harassed on the job, call Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert L. Abell.
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Police Officer's Harassment Case Settles for $230,000Have you been sexually harassed on the job? Sexual harassment violates Kentucky and federal law. A police officer settled her sexual harassment case for $230,000.
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Race Bias Suit Settles for $8.9 MillionRacial slurs, racist graffiti, harsher discipline and worse assignments were some of what led to a $8.9 million settlement of a race discrimination case against Albertsons. Call Lexington, Kentucky lawyer Robert L. Abell if you have been subjected to race discrimination in your employment.
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$51 Million Paid Out In Pension Benefits Case$51 million is to be paid out in a pension benefits case to employees of AK Steel. The class action lawsuit arose from a miscalculation in lump sum payments.
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Retaliation Verdict for Doctor of $3.1 MillionBoth federal and Kentucky law prohibit retaliation against an employee that reports discrimination. A federal jury awarded a doctor who was retaliated against after she raised concerns of gender discrimination.
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Firefighter Captain Settles Disability Discrimination SuitDiscrimination based on an employee's perceived disability violates the Americans With Disabilities Act. A firefighter captain, who had suffered a number of seizures but was medically cleared to return to work, settled this disability discrimination suit.