Derek Chatman is suing Ahlstrom Nonwovens, LLC for racial discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Derek Chatman has filed a lawsuit against Ahlstrom Nonwovens, LLC in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, alleging racial discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The complaint details discriminatory practices by his supervisor, Gianmaria Pavan, including inappropriate racial remarks and preferential treatment towards white colleagues. Chatman claims he was unfairly terminated and replaced by a white employee, Marie Franklin. He seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys’ fees.

Source: 125cv05787_Derek_Chatman_v_Ahlstrom_Nonwovens_Complaint_Northern_Distric_of_Geogia.pdf



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