In a striking legal move, an African American man has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging race discrimination and retaliation. On December 23, 2025, Alix Predestin lodged a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against BPC Plasma, Inc., claiming violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 42 U.S.C. § 1981.
The case centers around Mr. Predestin’s tenure at BPC Plasma, which began in March 2022. Despite his exemplary performance and promotions within the company, Predestin claims he faced racial discrimination after participating in an investigation into racially charged comments made by his supervisor, Amanda Clerkin. According to the complaint, Clerkin allegedly referred to Predestin using derogatory terms such as “boy,” a term steeped in racial connotations particularly offensive in the Southern United States context. Following his cooperation with the investigation led by Regional Operation Manager Theophilus Walker in early 2024, Predestin alleges that he became a target for retaliatory actions by Clerkin and others at BPC Plasma.
Predestin’s complaint outlines a series of adverse actions following his participation in the investigation. He received unwarranted disciplinary notices and was denied routine requests that had previously been granted to similarly situated colleagues. These included denial of tuition reimbursement and refusal to adjust his work schedule to accommodate college coursework—actions he contends were part of a broader pattern of retaliation for speaking out against racial discrimination.
After filing a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on February 18, 2025, citing race discrimination and retaliation, Predestin’s employment was terminated less than a month later on March 6, 2025. This termination forms part of his claim under both Title VII and Section 1981 for unlawful retaliation due to engaging in protected activities such as reporting discriminatory practices.
Predestin seeks several remedies from the court: reinstatement or compensation for lost future wages if reinstatement is not feasible; back pay with interest; compensatory damages for emotional distress; punitive damages; attorney fees; and other relief deemed appropriate by the court. His legal representation is provided by Eleanor M. Attwood and Meeta Dama from Legare, Attwood & Ragan.
The case is presided over by Judge Mark H. Cohen with Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand assisting under Case ID: 1:25-cv-07360-MHC-JSA.
Source: 125cv07360_ALIX_Predestin_v_BCP_Plasma_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Georgia.pdf
