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Brownsville high school coach files racial discrimination lawsuit

A former coach at Porter High School in Brownsville has now filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the independent school district claiming that he after he was fired for an incident in 1995, he has been unable to get a knew job in the district because of his race.

The man was fired in 1995 after showing students a “graphic sex guide” and this caused an uproar that led to him losing his job. He was cleared to teach again after the incident, but he was not given his job back.

He then applied to teach at the Faulk Middle School, but the job was given to a former city commissioner who only was obtaining an alternative teaching certification at the time. The former coach stated that he was skipped over because of his race.

If you or a loved one has been treated unfairly at the workplace because of your race, contact the Austin race discrimination attorneys of The Melton Law Firm by calling 512-330-0017 today.


Lovejoy High School coach files discrimination lawsuit

A former basketball coach for Lovejoy High School has now filed a lawsuit against the school district claiming that she was treated differently at work because of her age, race and gender.

The coach stated that she was subjected to comments about her race and was also told to favor the white players. According to the lawsuit, the coach’s job was threatened whenever she objected these requests.

She filed a formal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and stated that after this was done, she was reassigned to a different teaching position in retaliation. While coaching, her team made it to the State Finals, but she did receive low scores on her performance review.

If you or a loved one has been discriminated against in the workplace, you need representation on your side at this time that is committed to fighting for justice. Contact the Austin discrimination lawyers of The Melton Law Firm today by calling 512-330-0017.


Former pregnant employee files sexual harassment lawsuit against McDonald’s store manager

A former McDonald’s employee filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the store manager alleging that he inappropriately touched her and “belittled” her.

The woman, who was pregnant at the time of the incident, began to work at McDonald’s in 2006 and she became pregnant in 2010. After an incident in October 2010, the woman left work for the day and did not return.

The woman is alleging that her employers violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. This act prohibits sexual harassment while pregnant and the woman claims that she was discharged because a pregnant employee could not work in those conditions. She is seeking compensation for damages and punitive damages as well as back and front pay.

If you or a loved one has been treated unfairly at work, you need representation on your side at this time. Contact the Austin sexual harassment lawyers of The Melton Law Firm today by calling 512-330-0017.


Austin icon remains in hospice care

A local Austin icon, Leslie Cochran, remains in hospice care at this time and residents are joining together in order to raise funds for any medical bills that may arise.

According to the Daily Texan Online, Cochran has been in the hospital since Feb. 16 when he was found unconscious on South Fifth Street. Officials have stated that Cochran’s condition is a result of a motorcycle accident that occurred 25 years ago in Colorado combined with another head injury that occurred in 2009 when he fell down a curb.

The head injuries left Cochran with seizures that would occur once a month. Friends stated that he would go into the hospital when he knew a seizure would be coming.

Recently, Cochran was unable to always make it to the hospital before they occurred and it is thought that this is what happened on the day he was found.

 

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