(October 15, 2008)--Black employees of the U.S. Marshals Service have filed a civil rights lawsuit that alleges they have been denied promotions because of their race.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court alleges that managers and co-workers in the Marshals Service repeatedly belittled black employees and suggested they were lazy.
The Marshals Service has 4,700 employees and is responsible for apprehending fugitives and protecting federal judges.
Jeff Carter, a spokesman for the service, says the allegations do not reflect the culture of the agency or the standards of its employees.
The lawsuit on behalf of some 200 current or former black employees is seeking damages of at least $300 million in lost back pay.
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