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A former exec is suing Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, alleging disability and racial discrimination

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.A former United Entertainment Group executive sued the firm's parent company, Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, alleging he was discriminated on the basis of his disability and national origin.He ultimately was fired after he took home a client's luxury car instead of leaving it at the Chicago office to avoid it being towed, the suit claims.

He alleges in his suit that DJE, the parent of the PR giant Edelman, sent him on remote assignments, worsening his depression and anxiety, and fired him after he requested accommodations. Thakarar is seeking damages including lost pay and lost benefits, which DJE alleged in a filing would exceed $610,000.

 

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