Employment Law
Race Discrimination
Retaliation
Gerald Dumaguit v. John E. Potter, Postmaster General
Published: Jan. 17, 2009 | Result Date: Jun. 17, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 06-2042 Settlement – $175,000
Court
USDC Northern
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Wendy E. Musell
(Wendy Musell PC)
Defendant
Jennifer S. Wang
(Office of the U.S. Attorney)
Facts
Plaintiff Gerald Dimaguit, a Filipino, sued defendant John Potter, postmaster general, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended he began working for the U.S. Postal Service in 1978 as a distribution clerk and was promoted throughout his tenure until being reassigned to a lesser position due to his race. He was terminated after filing complaints.
Result
The parties reached a $175,000 settlement.
Other Information
FILING DATE: March 17, 2007.
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