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Case ID: 2907 | Employment | 07/26/2004
A class action has been filed against Kraft Foods North America, Inc. on behalf of African-American employees at a Nabisco bakery in Philadelphia who allege that they were more often passed up for promotions and disciplined more severely than their white co-workers, in violation of Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. The action seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
Named plaintiff Debra Davis alleges that between August 1997 and June 2002, while she worked at the Nabisco bakery, white workers were groomed for rapid advancement while black employees were denied similar opportunities. Allegedly, Kraft disciplined its African-American workers more harshly than white employees for similar offenses. The action also alleges that Kraft used racial profiling in a 2002 incident in which a white female employee claimed she had been assaulted at work in the women's locker room. Managers allegedly rounded up three African-American employees, including Ms. Davis, as the suspects and suspended them without pay. After the suspensions, Kraft allegedly discovered the assault accusations were fabricated. Prior to filing the action, Ms. Davis complained to the Philadelphia Human Relations Commission and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC subsequently affirmed her right to take legal action. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Employment Cases of Interest If a store manager tells you that you need to work before or after you actually clock in, chances are that he may be breaking the law. A class action has been filed against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on behalf of current and former Wal-Mart and Sam's Club employees in Minnesota who allege that the company has refused to pay them overtime and for meal and rest breaks since 1998 in violation of state labor laws.
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