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City of Anderson agrees to pay damages in Ockomon, Spencer lawsuits
The city of Anderson must pay up after settling sexual discrimination lawsuits. Teresa Spencer, her husband Greg, mother-in-law Patsy and former mayor Kris Ockomon filed lawsuits against the city. Teresa sued the city in October of 2010, claiming...
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Black voters aren't 'brainwashed'
Special to CNNHerman Cain's assertion that blacks' overwhelming support of the Democratic Party was evidence of their having been "brainwashed" was the latest salvo in an intra-racial war of words over the state of black politics. From President Barack Obama's...Tags: Black Entertainment Television (tv network), Sociology, Elections, Entertainment, Democratic Party
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Settlement of IMPD minority lawsuit pending
Fox59 News has learned that Public Safety Director Frank Straub is seeking support of the Fraternal Order of Police to settle a lawsuit filed by black police officers claiming discrimination in IMPD promotions practices.
The lawsuit dates back to...Tags: Trials, Social Issues, Democratic Party, Justice System, Lawyers
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Greensburg city official reports sexual harassment in the city offices
A Greensburg city official has filed a discrimination charge with the EEOC after she says her sexual harassment claim was dismissed by the mayor.
In her claim to the EEOC, Devan Sieg, a treasury-clerk, said Greensburg Street Commissioner Mark...Tags: Regional Authority, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Social Issues, Sexual Misconduct, Public Officials
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Worker accuses Brightpoint of religious discrimination
An Indiana woman is filing an EEOC complaint against her employer after she said she was discriminated against for wearing the Islamic headscarf.
Mary Cabrera recently converted to Islam and began wearing the Islamic headscarf to work at Brightpoint's...Tags: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Brightpoint Incorporated, Collective Contract, Career and Workplace, Work Rules Contract Issues
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Discrimination lawsuit against Plainfield nursing home could have far-reaching impact
Fox 59Brenda Chaney used to work in an office setting, but in 2006 she decided to become a certified nursing assistant. "My father got real sick and once my father got sick, he had to go into a nursing home," Chaney recalls. "And I'd seen the care he wasn't...Tags: Social Issues, Justice System, Lawyers, Nursing, Long Term Care
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Special Report: Lawmakers plan tougher bullying law for schools
Fox59Bullying has been a problem in schools in Central Indiana and across the country for years, but in recent months bullying has been linked to numerous cases of harassment, assault and even suicide. In response, legislators are preparing to strengthen a...Tags: U.S. Department of Education, Lawyers, Minority Groups, Labor Legislation, Privacy Laws
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Discrimination incidents anger Purdue students and faculty.
In the wake of three alleged discrimination incidents, a group of Purdue students and staff say they've had enough. A small crowd braved the drizzle to make their feelings known that discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. A group of African-...Tags: Social Issues, Minority Groups, NAACP
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Broad Ripple bar faces discrimination lawsuit over dress code
Fox59.comMarvin Smith says a bouncer refused to let him into Landsharks because he was allegedly violating the club's dress code. Smith claims he was actually denied entrance because he's African-American and his wife is Caucasian. The Indiana Civil Rights...Tags: Trials, Social Issues, Bars and Clubs, Dresses (clothing), Lifestyle and Leisure
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Eli Lilly Accused of Discrimination
Fox59.comA lawsuit originally filed by one former Eli Lilly employee now has a plaintiff list that includes the NAACP and it could soon include thousands of others. Tuesday lawyers asked a federal court for class action status and they invited the news media to...Tags: Trials, Social Issues, Justice System, Lilly Eli & Co, Racism
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Family Files Lawsuit Against Chuck E. Cheese
Fox59.comFather of two Peter Wang says his young daughter is now traumatized after a visit to the Castleton Chuck E. Cheese's. "She doesn't want to go anywhere near the Chuck E. Cheese's." Wang said had gone to the restaurant to exchange a broken toy for his...Tags: Trials, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Lawyers, Racism, Dining and Drinking
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Contractor sues Joplin schools for $2.2 million
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - A contractor who was hired to demolish three tornado-damaged schools in Joplin is accusing the school district of racial discrimination in a lawsuit seeking $2.2 million in damages. Urban Metropolitan Development of Atlanta had...Tags: Trials, Social Issues, Companies and Corporations, Racism, Litigation
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