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Friday, December 25, 2009
White Firefighters Sue for Racial Discrimination, Seek Back Pay
This past June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New Haven officials were guilty of racial discrimination and civil rights violations due to an incident in 2003, when they disregarded test results in which the overwhelming majority of minorities scored poorly. As a result, 14 white firefighters did not receive the promotions they deserved based on their strong performance on the tests.
These 14 firefighters were recently promoted to lieutenant and captain. This week, they filed a lawsuit seeking back pay, damages, and legal fees. Their employment law attorneys claim that the firefighters are entitled to back pay with interest for the promotions they should have received more than six years ago had their test scores been certified.
The firefighters are also suing for damages to cover “the humiliation and economic hardship of prolonged career stagnancy in a rancorous atmosphere fostered by raw racial divides.” These employment law claims may cost the city of New Haven as much as $1 million.
The experienced employment law attorneys at The Cochran Firm can help you recover damages for unfair practices committed by your employer, including but not limited to racial discrimination. These are highly complex cases and require the assistance of an attorney with a great deal of expertise in the field of employment law.
Please contact The Cochran Firm today to schedule your free initial consultation. We serve clients nationwide.
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posted by Benjamin A. Irwin at 10:31 AM
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