Tulsa firm fined in racial discrimination lawsuit

A Tulsa company has been fined for having a "whites only" bathroom. A federal jury slapped Progressive Brass Manufacturing Company with actual and punitive damages. <br><br>The judgment stems from a

Monday, November 25th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

A Tulsa company has been fined for having a "whites only" bathroom. A federal jury slapped Progressive Brass Manufacturing Company with actual and punitive damages.

The judgment stems from a racial discrimination lawsuit that cited a hostile work environment. The lawsuit alleged four African American men were denied access to a padlocked bathroom with the sign "white boy bathroom" on the door.

Each of the plaintiffs will receive between $21,000 and $29,000.