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United States of America and Vulcan Society, Inc. v. City of New York
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is nationally known for its heroic efforts during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Less well-known is the decades-long struggle African Americans and other minorities have waged to open the FDNY to all men and women regardless of race.
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Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., was originally filed in 2001 on behalf of a class of an estimated 1.5 million women affected by Wal-Mart’s discriminatory employment practices, making it one of the largest civil rights class action lawsuits in history....More
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Abercrombie & Fitch Employment Discrimination
In June 2003, LDF filed a class action lawsuit, Gonzalez v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, against national clothing retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch. The lawsuit, filed in U.S....More
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NYC School Custodian Employment Discrimination
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Lewis v. City of Chicago: "The Chicago Firefighters Case"
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Landmark: Griggs v. Duke Power Co.
In 1971, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Griggs v....More
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