Man Wins Suit Against AT&T; Broadband
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A federal judge has awarded nearly $150,000 to a Denver-area man fired by AT&T; Broadband for refusing to sign a diversity policy requiring him to “value” the beliefs of others, including gays.
Albert Buonanno, 47, said he is a Christian and loves all people regardless of their lifestyle.
Buonanno was fired in 2001 from his $44,261-a-year job as a dispatcher and quota specialist. He sued, claiming he had been discriminated against based on his religious beliefs. The former AT&T; Broadband was based in Englewood, Colo., before it was acquired in 2002 by Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp.
U.S. District Judge Marcia Krieger last week awarded Buonanno $146,269 from the company for lost wages, 401(k) contributions, emotional distress and interest. She denied his request for punitive damages.
A Comcast spokeswoman declined to comment on the case.
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