A class action lawsuit has been filed against the racetrack for allegedly forcing workers to vacate apartments without explanation, notice, or opportunity to retrieve personal items. The lawsuit was filed in Cook County Circuit Court and claims Arlington Park abruptly forced several employees to leave their housing units.
In 2007, Arlington Park racetrack settled a federal discrimination lawsuit over housing for backstretch workers and their children. Arlington Park agreed to build or upgrade 175 units for workers with children who had complained that they were denied air conditioned housing with private bathrooms.
