The Federal Court has dismissed a proposed $2.5-billion class action lawsuit alleging systemic anti-Black racism against public service workers in the federal government.

After five years of legal arguments, the court agreed with a government request to reject the lawsuit without the merits of the complaint being argued or adjudicated at a trial.

When Federal Court Judge Jocelyne Gagné granted a government motion to strike the suit down she acknowledged the discomfort of her situation.

The class action claimed a “widespread practice of Black employee exclusion” in hiring and promotion within the federal government.{ai:summary}<p>A Federal Court has dismissed a $2.5-billion class action lawsuit claiming systemic anti-Black racism within federal public service workers. The court sided with the government, rejecting the lawsuit without a trial or consideration of the complaint's merits. </p><p>Judge Jocelyne Gagné recognized the discomfort of her decision in striking down the suit after five years of legal proceedings. #society</p>

Court dismisses $2.5B class action lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism against government workers

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