Public Hearing Summaries In Amormio Lapan vs. Pegasus Aviation Services, LLC, complainant alleged that he was discriminated against when his employer refused to provide a reasonable accommodation for his disability. A hearing scheduled for January 8–9, 2015, was continued when respondent agreed to a settlement. After respondent satisfied the terms of the settlement agreement, the executive director requested dismissal of the case. The Commission issued an order dismissing the case on June 5, 2015. In Steve Williamson vs. North Slope Borough, Div. of Search and Rescue, complainant alleged that respondent discriminated against him when it refused to allow additional leave or reassignment to a temporary position until his license was reissued following surgery. Complainant also alleged retaliation after complaining about derogatory racial comments made by a former and potential coworker. A settlement was reached in which complainant received $57,000. Upon respondent’s completion of the remaining terms of the settlement the Commission issued a Final Order on July 12, 2018 and the case was closed. In Denise Kichura vs. Palmer-Wasilla Health System, LLC, complainant alleged that she was subjected to unwelcome sexual advances by her supervisor and that her supervisor denied her a promotion after she rejected the advances. Complainant also alleged that she was forced to resign after she complained to respondent about her supervisor’s conduct and nothing was done. A hearing scheduled for March 4–6, 2014, was vacated after the parties reached a settlement in which respondent agreed to provide training to its managers and supervisors on the provisions of the Human Rights Law. On September 26, 2016, the Executive Director moved to dismiss the case because respondent had substantially complied with the settlement’s terms. The Commission granted the motion and dismissed the case. In Evangelina Gonzalez vs. Duke Investments, LLC, complainant alleged that she was discriminated against because of her disability when respondent, which owned and operated two Chili’s restaurants in Alaska, failed to provide her with a reasonable accommodation and terminated her employment. A public hearing was scheduled for October 23, 2013; however, after respondent failed to answer the accusation or respond to discovery requests, the administrative law judge recommended that a default judgment be entered against respondent in the amount of $101,293.86. The Executive Director thereafter sought and obtained a share of the proceeds from the sale of one of respondent’s liquor licenses in the amount of $28,695. This amount was held in escrow, and paid to Ms. Gonzalez after the Commission adopted the recommended decision on January 30, 2014. «Previous Page 1 ... 5 6 7 8 9 ... 13 Next Page»