United States v Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) (E.D. Pa.)

On August 1, 2022, the United States filed a complaint in United States v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”) (E.D. Pa.). The complaint alleged that three officers of the SEPTA Police Department were subjected to a hostile work environment by their supervisor and experienced retaliation when they opposed the harassment, in violation of Title VII. According to the complaint, the officers’ supervisor repeatedly harassed them with racial and religious slurs, threatened the officers, and physically assaulted them. The complaint further alleged that the Police Chief retaliated against the officers for opposing the harassment. The officers’ supervisor and the Police Chief are no longer employed by SEPTA. On August 26, 2022, the Court entered a consent decree resolving the case. The decree required SEPTA to implement anti-discrimination and retaliation policies and provide trainings for its employees, as well as pay the officers a total of $478,000. 

Press Release - 8/1/22