Council et al v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner et al

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Case Number:

3:24-cv-00534

Court:

Florida Middle

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Wendy W. Berger

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  1. February 10, 2025

    Merrill Lynch $20M Bias Deal Should Be Approved, Judge Says

    A U.S. magistrate judge has recommended granting the first green light to a $20 million settlement that will resolve discrimination and retaliation claims launched against Merrill Lynch by a proposed class of nearly 1,400 Black financial advisers who claimed they received less pay and promotions compared to their white counterparts.

  2. May 29, 2024

    ​​​​​​​Merrill Lynch Inks $20M Deal In Financial Advisers' Bias Suit

    Merrill Lynch has agreed to pay nearly $20 million to settle class action claims filed in Florida federal court alleging discrimination and retaliation against a proposed class of nearly 1,400 Black financial advisers who alleged they received less pay and promotions compared to their white counterparts.