In the case of Maurice G. Miner vs. Illinois Human Rights Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, and Illinois Department of Central Management Services, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois (Fifth District), with the court case ID 5-22-0648 on February 2, 2024, Miner alleges racial discrimination and unequal treatment at his workplace. The plaintiff's lawyer is not mentioned in the document provided.
Miner, a black male janitor employed by the State of Illinois' Department of Central Management Services since February 15, 2016, claims he was subjected to unequal terms and conditions due to his race. He asserts that he was unfairly disciplined and treated differently than his white colleagues under direct supervisor Keith Pigg.
The lawsuit details an incident where Miner was suspended for 15 days based on accusations of insubordination, unauthorized absence, and failure to perform a duty. Miner argues these reasons were false and racially motivated.
Miner seeks a reversal of the decision made by the Illinois Human Rights Commission that upheld the dismissal of his charge by the Illinois Department of Human Rights due to lack of substantial evidence. The plaintiff believes there was an abuse of discretion in sustaining this dismissal.