Former and current women employees filed a class action lawsuit against the transportation and logistics company alleging gender discrimination in pay and promotion. The class also claimed women were subject to a hostile work environment. The company admits no liability, but has proposed a $15 million settlement that would be covered by insurance. Robinson is a global provider of freight related services, including brokering trucks, trains, boats and planes for shippers. The company has 190 office locations worldwide, with 160 branch offices across the country. (Apr-13-06)
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Sep-21-06 Update: Sex-bias suit settled for $15M [PIONEER PRESS]
