Today, Attorneys Will Rieser,
Esq. and Brian C. Farrell,
Esq. of The Gold Law Firm P.C. secured a $625,000.01 verdict against Boulevard Autogroup,
LLC on behalf of their client, Michael
Burgo, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District
of Pennsylvania. The Honorable
Judge Mark Kearney presided over the
three-day age discrimination trial, case No. 23-3187.
PHILADELPHIA, April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to court
filings, Boulevard Autogroup, LLC rehired Dealership Manager
Michael Burgo, then 67 years old, in
2018. Upon his rehiring, Burgo was subjected to numerous harassing
ageist statements by the dealership's Acting Owner, Gary Barbera, over a two-year period, creating
and encouraging a hostile age-based work environment. In
June 2020, Barbera terminated Burgo,
unlawfully citing his age in violation of Burgo's civil rights.
"This verdict reinforces that age
discrimination has no place, and will not be tolerated, in the work
environment," said Principal Shareholder, Sidney L. Gold, Esq.
Barbera was previously convicted of criminal tax
fraud in 2010 and
sentenced to three years imprisonment, the first 12 under house
arrest, to continue operating and managing the dealership.
The trial underscored the imperative of upholding equal
employment opportunities for individuals irrespective of age.
Burgo's successful case emphasizes employers' need to adhere
strictly to anti-discrimination laws and maintain fairness and
equity in employee treatment.
The Gold Law Firm P.C. is a premier employment law firm with a
fearless team of attorneys. Call 215-569-1999 or go to
www.discrimlaw.net to schedule a free consultation. Located in
Philadelphia and Pennsauken, New Jersey, the firm serves
clients in South Jersey and Southeastern
Pennsylvania.
Media Contact
Christine Pashley, The Gold Law
Firm P.C., 1 215-569-1999, cpashley@discrimlaw.net,
https://www.discrimlaw.net/
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