ORLANDO – A woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated by Daytona Beach company.
Tarryn Anthony filed a complaint on Dec. 15 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division against Waste Pro USA citing the Federal Equal Employment Opportunities Act, breach of contract and other counts.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff is an African-American female and alleges that during her employment with the defendant, her supervisor made false statements against her, her tools were interfered with, and personal items were taken. The suit states she filed grievances with the company. She alleges she was wrongfully terminated in June 2015. As a result of defendant's actions, the plaintiff alleges she suffered damages for loss of past and future wages and benefits, mental anguish and humiliation.
The plaintiff holds Waste Pro USA responsible because the defendant allegedly suspended plaintiff for allegations based on biased statements made by a supervisor without conducting a proper investigation, and failed to pay plaintiff for additional work performed under its own directive.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against defendant for damages in the sum of $600, enjoin defendant from future violations, compensation for lost past and future wages, costs and disbursements, attorneys' fees, punitive damages, and further relief as the court deems just. She is represented by David W. Glasser of Glasser Law Firm in Daytona Beach.
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division Case number 6:16-cv-02152