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Chicago Firefighter Test Had Disparate Impact, Suit Says

By Ben James · July 19, 2011, 7:09 PM EDT

A woman who tried unsuccessfully to become a Chicago firefighter hit the city with a class action discrimination suit in Illinois on Tuesday, claiming the physical abilities test the city administers...

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Documents

Complaint

Case Information

Case Title

Vasich et al v. City of Chicago

Case Number

1:11-cv-04843

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

442(Civil Rights: Jobs)

Date Filed

July 19, 2011

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