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Top Discrimination Class Action Settlements In 2022
In 2022, the top ten settlements were clustered in California (three settlements), New
York (three settlements), Illinois (two settlements), Pennsylvania (one settlement), and
Ohio (one settlement). The settlements emanated from nine gender discrimination class
actions and one religious discrimination class action.
1. $175 million – Jock, et al. v. Sterling Jewelers, Inc., Case No. 11-160-655-11
(A.A.A. Nov. 15, 2022) (settlement approval granted for a class action alleging
gender discrimination in pay and promotions).
2.
$118 million – Ellis, et al. v. Google, LLC, Case No. CGC 17 561299 (Cal.
Super. Ct. Oct. 25, 2022) (final settlement approval granted for a class action
alleging claims of gender pay discrimination).
3.
$100 million – McCracken, et al. v. Riot Games, Inc., Case No. 18-STCV2957 (Cal. Super. Ct. July 22, 2022) (preliminary settlement approval granted
for a class action alleging claims of sexual harassment and gender
discrimination).
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