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Amelia Rivera, a Child With Disability, Allegedly Denied Kidney Transplant By Philadelphia Hospital

Parents of three year old Amelia Rivera of Philadelphia are outraged after a Doctor has refused to perform surgery on their young daughter who suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome.

Walgreens Sued By EEOC For Disability Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens for disability discrimination. The drugstore giant Walgreens violated federal law by firing a worker with diabetes instead of accommodating her.

Religious Discrimination Claimed Against Veterans Affairs Officials

In Houston, TX, a lawsuit has accused Veterans Affairs officials of religious discrimination. The lawsuit was filed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars District 4, the American Legion Post 586 and the National Memorial Ladies. The lawsuit alleges the Houston National Cemetery for banning religious words such as “God” or “Jesus” and banning prayers at soldiers’ funerals.

New United Motors & Manufacturing, Inc. Settles $6 Million Lawsuit

In California, New United Motors & Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI), California’s last auto plant, is settling a lawsuit for $6 million, to resolve a class action litigation after employees on medical leave were denied severance benefits. Workers told the EEOC they were physically capable of going to work during the severance period but they were denied.

Federal Discrimination Lawsuit Against Georgia DA

In Savannah, Georgia, a federal discrimination has been filed against district attorney. The suit was filed by a former District Attorney’s police officer. The former police officer claims he suffered mental anguish, emotional distress and humiliation by the District Attorney.

GOP Candidates’ Statements About Slavery

Republican presidential candidates Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum have signed a pledge to the Family Leader and in doing so have signed their names to a controversial preamble which suggests that black children born into slavery had better family structures than black children today.

Tracy Morgan Mocks Mentally Disabled In NYC Comedy Show

“30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan is making headlines again after an inappropriate comment about children with disabilities during a stand-up comedy routine in New York.

Florida Eatery Charged By EEOC For Sexual Harassment

Hurricane Grill and Wings is a restaurant which was charged with violating federal law as it allegedly permitted a regular customer to sexually harass female employees.

EEOC Sues Tideland EMC For Disability Discrimination

The Tideland Electric Membership Corporation (Tideland EMC), a North Carolina based utility company, unlawfully failed to accommodate a disabled employee and then fired him because of his disability.

State Contractor to Pay $55,000 To Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

A company under contract with Indiana will pay $55,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.