By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law
On August 7, 2019, a jury awarded almost $1.6 million to a woman who alleged she was fired for complaining about coworker’s subjecting her to racial insults and discriminatory comments at her job. Nicole Birden claimed that UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, failed to investigate when supervisors harassed and insulted her and several other African-American employees. Additionally, she alleged that she was fired from her job as a phlebotomist after raising concerns about the issue, according to the verdict filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Alleged Hostile Work Environment.
According to Birdnne’s complaint, she began working at UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, as a phlebotomist in 2015. Shortly after, she claims coworkers made disparaging remarks about the color of her skin and racially stereotyped her in Spanish. In June of 2016, the UC Board of Regents abruptly terminated her employment despite the fact that she had never previously received any kind of disciplinary action against her.
Following her termination she filed a complaint in 2017, alleging that the UCLA Health created a hostile work environment. Additionally, she alleges that the University of California Board of Regents violated California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act for harassment, race and age discrimination, and retaliation, according to the complaint.
To read the verdict for this case in full, click here.
Click here to read one of my prior blogs that also deals with discrimination in the workplace.
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Sources:
“UC Regents to Pay $1.5 Million in Hostile Work Environment Case.” Associated Press. (August 7, 2019). Web.
Stawiki. Kevin. “Ex-UCLA Blood Tech Wins $1.6M In Racial Harassment Suit.” Law360. (August 7, 2019). Web.
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