Sex discrimination class action against Bloomberg expands
Financial services news giant Bloomberg is facing more plaintiffs in a class action suit filed in 2007. From just three women, now the class members have grown to 58.
The suit, filed by EEOC, alleges that Bloomberg encourages discrimination against pregnant women who faced demotion after giving birth. They faced diminished duties and were excluded from career opportunities.
Lead plaintiff Monica Prestia filed the original lawsuit mid-2007 after she became pregnant in February 2005. She alleged that the work place was hostile to pregnant women and new mothers and she was treated differently from male colleagues.
EEOC senior trial attorney Raechel Adams predicts the number will increase even more as the organization continues to rope in more women from Bloomberg who echo having experienced the same discriminatory attitudes since 2002.
In response to the allegations, Bloomberg spokeswoman Judith Czelusniak said: “We believe strongly that the allegations are without merit and we intend to defend the case vigorously.”
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