Successful EEOC Cases
DISCRIMINATION [EEOC] CASES
Paul Loomis v. Michael Chertoff, Secretary, Dept. of Homeland Security, EEOC No. 340-2005-00070X (issued 09/27/06) – Transportation Security Administration’s termination of baggage screener’s federal employment for allegedly failing to properly screen golf bags at an airport is reversed by EEOC Administrative Judge, who orders TSA to reinstate the employee with all back pay, benefits, $45,000.00 in non-pecuniary compensatory damages, additional pecuniary damages, and attorney fees. The Judge found that TSA’s termination of this employee was in retaliation for his having filed a discrimination case over being denied promotions he had applied for.
Konstantinos Dimitrelos v. Michael Chertoff, Secretary, Dept. of Homeland Security, 2005 WL 3090854, EEOC Appeal No. 01A54843 (issued 11/10/05) – Secret Service’s decision dismissing the employee’s disability discrimination complaint is reversed by EEOC’s Office of Federal Operations, which orders Secret Service to process the claim.
* Wendy Hudek v. John Potter, Postmaster General, U. S. Postal Service, EEOC No. 340-2004-00171X (issued 09/26/05) – Letter carrier’s disability discrimination complaint upheld, resulting in a finding of discrimination and an award of $21,780 compensatory damages and $53,741 in reasonable attorney fees and litigation expenses.
* Natalile Bush v. John Potter (U. S. Postal Service), EEOC Nos. 370-98-3257X, 340-98-4171X (10/24/03) – letter carrier’s complaint of sexual harassment and disability discrimination settled after 10-day EEOC hearing for six-figure cash amount.