White Firefighters Awarded $2.5 Million For Racial Discrimination

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A State Supreme Court judge has ordered the Buffalo Fire Department and City of Buffalo to pay more than $2.5 million dollars to 12 firefighters in a discrimination case.

Thirteen white firefighters claimed the City and department allowed promotion lists to expire so they could promote more African Americans.

The firefighters awards were based on how far their promotions would have taken them.

Additionally, the emotional damages that were awarded ranged from $20,000 to $30,000 for each firefighter.

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