{"id":238525,"date":"2026-03-27T02:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/238525\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T02:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:39:07","slug":"black-woman-called-entitled-ner-at-work-wins-15m-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/238525\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Woman Called ‘Entitled N***er’ At Work Wins $15M Lawsuit"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Fresno woman has been awarded more than $15 million after a jury found<\/a> the City of Fresno liable in a workplace discrimination case tied to allegations of racial harassment.<\/p>\n

La-Kebbia \u201cKiki\u201d Wilson, a former employee in the city\u2019s code enforcement department, filed a lawsuit in 2019 alongside a co-worker, alleging she was repeatedly targeted and subjected to racial discrimination on the job, according to The Fresno Bee<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

During the trial, Wilson\u2019s co-worker testified that the supervisor referred to her using a racial slur, calling her an \u201centitled n****r\u201d and accusing her of using her race to her advantage.<\/p>\n

The lawsuit centered on claims that Wilson\u2019s supervisor created a hostile work environment, including allegations that he used racist language and reinforced harmful stereotypes about Black women. Wilson said the experience left a lasting impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey made me seem like I was the angry Black woman,\u201d she said following the verdict.<\/p>\n

Her co-plaintiff, Charles Smith, who is white, also brought claims against the city, alleging he witnessed and was affected by the same workplace environment because of his connection to Wilson.<\/p>\n

After years of legal proceedings, a jury returned a verdict in favor of both employees following a trial in March. Wilson was awarded approximately $15.4 million in damages, while Smith was awarded about $400,000.<\/p>\n

The case also highlighted questions about accountability within the department. According to The Fresno Bee, the supervisor denied using racial slurs during testimony, and a prior internal investigation did not substantiate the allegations. However, attorneys for Wilson argued that disciplinary actions within the department were not applied equally.<\/p>\n

Wilson\u2019s legal team said the outcome reflects the strength of the evidence presented in court.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe proved our case,\u201d her attorney said following the verdict, adding that the city had contested the claims throughout the legal process.<\/p>\n

City officials are now weighing their next steps. Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi said the city could consider appealing the decision, noting the financial implications of the judgment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf this judgment is upheld, there will be tough decisions ahead,\u201d Karbassi said.<\/p>\n

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