More than 100 Black firefighters claim Chicago owes them back pay: Lawsuit – WBBM (Chicago)

The Lewis Case, as it’s known, dates back to the 1990s, when more than 100 Black Chicago firefighters said they were denied opportunities based on their race. A 2005 ruling found the City of Chicago responsible for discrimination, but attorney Chiquita Hall-Jackson said those same firefighters never received credit for their seniority.

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