Wigdor LLP represented Alexia Daskalakis in a transgender discrimination and retaliation action against Forever 21.  The Complaint alleges that Forever 21 discriminated against her because she presented as a woman despite being assigned male gender at birth.  As set forth in the Complaint, Ms. Daskalakis was called “disgusting” and “a hot mess,” and was told that “in the eyes of the Company, you’re still a man” by her managers.  Ms. Daskalakis claims that after complaining about her mistreatment, she was fired.

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NY Daily News
“Former Forever 21 worker was called ‘disgusting’ and ‘hot mess’ by her bosses while transitioning to woman: lawsuit”
April 2, 2015
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The Mirror UK
“’I was devastated’: Forever 21 transgender worker ‘branded disgusting by bosses while transitioning into a woman’”
April 2, 2015
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AOL News
“Lawsuit claims 21 worker was called ‘disgusting’ and ‘hot mess’ by her bosses while transitioning to woman”
April 2, 2015
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Law 360
“Trans Worker At Forever 21 Called ‘Disgusting’, Suit Says”
April 2, 2015
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The Christian Post
“Transgender Employee Sues Christian-Owned Apparel Company Forever 21, Claims Bosses Mocked Transition”April 2, 2015
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Fortune Magazine
“Forever 21 slapped with transgender discrimination lawsuit”
April 2, 2015
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AOL News
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April 2, 2015