Cemex Can’t Beat Black Disabled Driver’s Discrimination Suit

A Black disabled former truck driver for Cemex S.A.B DE C.V. can continue with part of his employment lawsuit against the company and several of its workers, according to a federal judge in California.

Joseph Sample’s harassment claims against Cemex human resources employees and a manager, as well as the claims against the cement manufacturer surrounding his firing, must fail, Judge William H. Orrick ruled Jan 16.

But a jury must decide whether Cemex should be held liable for Sample’s harassment and hostile work environment claims, said the judge, who sits in the US District Court for the Northern District ...