TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 27, 2025

Four Black staff members of Fayette County Public Schools have filed a lawsuit against the board of education and county over alleged discrimination. The lawsuit was filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. According to the Commercial Appeal, the lawsuit claims that Black staff members were subjected to adverse employment actions, including demotions and salary reductions, while non-Black employees would not endure similar adverse employment actions. The four plaintiffs request a jury trial and are seeking reinstatement to their former positions, along with compensatory damages for lost wages.