On April 18, 2006, a group of male African American workers filed a lawsuit under the Declaratory Judgment Act 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1343(a)(4), 2201 and 2202; and the Civil Rights Act of 1866, 42 U.S.C. § 1981 (hereafter § 1981) against Super Steel Schenectady Incorporated in United States District Court, Northern District of New York. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, asked the Court for injunctive relief and damages to remedy the racially hostile work environment at Super Steel. Specifically, the plaintiffs contended that the work environment at Super Steel Schenectady was one of volatile racial remarks and actions. The plaintiffs also claimed that this practice of racial discrimination and segregation has challenged their personal safety, prevented them from training opportunities, prevented promotions, and caused some to even leave their job.

On January 25, 2007, the United States District Court of Northern New York with Judge Gary Sharpe, approved a Settlement Agreement and dismissed the action with prejudice. According to the Consent Decree, the defendant agreed to pay a total of $1,250,000 and also adopt various equitable remedies to reduce discrimination.

Kunyi Zhang - 08/31/2010


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