Case Summary
On May 9, 2023, African American pipefitter Marlon King and other plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of Alabama against UA Local 91 (United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 91) and contractor B.L. Harbert International. The complaint alleges that after King reported racial slurs, a hostile work environment, and unsafe job conditions, the union and employer retaliated by placing him on a do-not-hire blacklist and terminating his employment. The suit claims violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 1981, seeking compensatory and punitive damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and systemic discrimination.
Status or Result
The case is currently pending; no final judgment or settlement has been reported as of the latest available information.
Key Disputes
Whether UA Local 91 and B.L. Harbert International engaged in race-based discrimination, hostile work environment, and unlawful retaliation, thereby violating federal anti-discrimination laws.
Social Impact
The lawsuit drew attention to persistent racial discrimination within building trades unions, prompting calls for greater oversight of union hiring halls and contractor practices. It was cited by advocacy groups as part of a broader push for equity in Alabama's construction industry and may influence future enforcement of federal equal employment opportunity standards.
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