Acquired Co.'s Founder Was Fired For Age, Race, Suit Alleges

By Kia Fatahi · July 24, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT

An Ohio-based multinational engineering firm fired the founder of a company it acquired because of his age and race just three days after suggesting that he retire, according to a complaint...

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Case Information

Case Title

Dawood v. Woolpert, Inc.

Case Number

1:26-cv-02068

Court

Pennsylvania Middle

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Jobs

Date Filed

July 24, 2026

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