Public Hearing Summaries

In Thailando Linnear vs. Quantum Investments, LLC d/b/a Barratt Inn Anchorage Airport, complainant alleged he was not allowed to stay at respondent’s hotel with his service animal.

In Steven Govatos vs. ASRC Energy Services Alaska, Inc., complainant alleged he was required to change his medication following changes in Company contract services, which affected his ability to work. His physician’s request to continue the medication that had worked for him for many years was rejected and he was terminated.

In Randall Danes vs. State of Alaska, Dept. of Corrections, Division of Institutions, complainant alleged he was denied the assistance of an interpreter that would allow him the same benefits of other employees. A settlement agreement was approved on April 5, 2017. The case will be closed upon completion of all terms of settlement.

In Charlie Kanayurak vs. North Slope Borough Fire Department, complainant alleged he was discriminated against because of his daughter’s disability, which required time off for medical treatments.

In Jetta Haynes vs. Naomi Lee and Jung Lee d/b/a Lily’s Family Restaurant, complainant alleged a hostile work environment based on sexual assault . After reporting the offense and nothing was done she felt forced to terminate her employment. A hearing was held on 5/31/17 and the decision is pending.

In Francis Roach vs. Friendship Mission, complainant alleged he was not allowed to stay at the Friendship Mission with his service animal. Oral argument was heard on 5/23/17 and a decision is pending.

In Boris Sar vs. Federal Express Corporation, complainant alleged he was not considered for a new position with his employer due to his disability.

In Claude Blake vs. Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo, LLC, complainant alleged that respondent discriminated against him on the basis of his race, African-American, and age, fifty-one, when it refused to hire him into a permanent full-time surface equipment operator position. Complainant also alleged that he was subjected to a hostile work environment because of his race. A hearing scheduled for November 14-16, 2016 was vacated when the parties agreed to settle the case. The parties executed a settlement agreement in which respondent agreed to pay complainant $70,000 in back pay and to provide training to its managers, supervisors, and employees on the laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. A settlement agreement was approved on June 2, 2016 in which Complainant received a settlement of $70,000. An Order Granting Motion to Dismiss was issued on June 26, 2016 closing the case upon completion of all terms of the settlement agreement.