Memphis

FedEx Facing Discrimination Lawsuit

Memphis, TN – There are explosive allegations against FedEx from a worker who claims he is being discriminated against because he’s gay. Now the company is facing a $750,000 lawsuit. The truck driver works in Wisconsin, but the lawsuit was filed in Memphis since that is where Federal Express is headquartered.


Citizens File Federal Lawsuit Over ‘Blacklist’; City Declines to Specify Criteria

Four of the 81 people whose names were added without their knowledge to a list of people requiring a police escort in City Hall filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday afternoon against the city. The court action came only hours after city officials declined to release the criteria for putting people on the list, citing a state law allowing confidentiality of security measures in government buildings. The plaintiffs named in the lawsuit are Elaine Blanchard, who officiated one of the first same-sex weddings in Memphis after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling; Mid-South Peace and Justice Executive Director Bradley Watkins and coordinator Paul Garner; and activist Keedran “TNT” Franklin. The lawsuit — which you can read in its entirety here — seeks …




Lawsuit Filed Over Beale Street Bucks Cover Charge Program

A Memphis woman has filed a federal lawsuit regarding the Beale Street Bucks program and fast pass tickets. In June, a cover charge was implemented for those over 21 years of age to get on Beale Street after hours on the weekend. The cost was $10, which includes $7 in vouchers.


Federal Court Approves Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Involving Memphis Police

Federal Court Judge Thomas Anderson approved a settlement regarding a 2002 class action lawsuit involving the Memphis police promotions test. After a 14-year legal battle, the test was deemed non-discriminatory. “The officers affected by this settlement were initially promoted to Sergeant by order of the Court, all but one of the officers has been subsequently …