Discrimination Charge Filed by Waiter of Ritz-Carlton due to racial prejudice
These days with the rough economy, it is hard enough to find work and then if you do, you may find that some employers discriminate against certain employees. This should not happen, but there are still many cases in which it does, even in Tennessee.
On April 21, 2010, a waiter at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Naples, Florida filed a discrimination against the hotel , its vice president and managing director, because they allowed a couple to make a “no colored” waitress request. This discrimination lawsuit was filed under Section 1981 Title 42 of the Civil Rights Act and is connected to the “contracts with employees and employer contract”.
The waiter, Wadner Tranchant, said that the couple Rodney Morgan made a discriminatory request and told the staff that they did not want to be served by any “people of color” or waiters with “foreign accents”. The hotel manager and vice president then allegedly entered this request into the hotel’s computer system.
The lawsuit also alleges that when the waiter who worked at the hotel for 15 years, attempted to serve the couple on March 12th, his supervisors did not allow him to serve them based upon the family’s biased request and reservation for “banquette seating”. The waiter also said this was not the first time the hotel allowed prejudice requests.
Unfortunately, even though they should not happen, cases like these occur on a regular basis across the country and even here to the residents in Tennessee. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a discrimination case or has concerns about employment practices in your workplace, please contact a Tennessee Employment Attorney right away. We will make sure that you heard and that your civil rights are protected. Contact us online or call us at 800.705.2121 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.
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Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
