In September 2003 the New York District Office of the EEOC filed this lawsuit against First Wireless Group, Inc. in the Eastern District of New York alleging retaliation and discrimination on the basis of race and national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the complaint alleged the defendants paid Hispanic employees less than Asian employees even though the Asian employees were less productive and retaliated against Hispanic employees and management following their opposition of this practice through intimidation, removal of privileges, banning the speaking of Spanish and terminating or constructively discharging a number of employees who signed a petition. The complaining parties intervened in August 2004.

The lawsuit had not been resolved at the time of collection on April 22, 2008. Following a motion for summary judgment by the defendant that was granted in part, a pretrial conference was set on March 31, 2008.

David Friedman - 05/28/2008


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