A former employee has filed a lawsuit against her previous employer, alleging serious workplace misconduct and retaliation. Emani Moore, the plaintiff, lodged her complaint on December 27, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against American Heritage Protective Services, Inc. The case brings to light accusations of sex-based discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Emani Moore's legal battle centers around claims that she was subjected to inappropriate behavior by her manager, Saul Nunez, beginning in May 2024. According to Moore, Nunez engaged in conduct that included unwelcome physical contact and sexually suggestive comments. One such incident involved Nunez responding with "P.A. P.I." when asked how to spell his name—a term often used as a sexual innuendo. As the situation escalated, Moore reported feeling pressured by Nunez's behavior and noted that he even requested nude photos before she went on vacation.
Moore's allegations extend beyond harassment; she asserts that after reporting these incidents to Raymond Martinez, Director of the Branch, and subsequently participating in an investigation meeting with Human Resources (HR), she faced retaliatory termination on September 27, 2024. Despite assurances from HR regarding an investigation into her claims against Nunez, Moore was instead accused of sexual harassment based on unsubstantiated reports from colleagues who were not present during any alleged incidents.
The lawsuit highlights Moore's belief that her termination was unjustly motivated by retaliation for her complaints about sex-based harassment and discrimination. She contends that despite meeting or exceeding performance expectations throughout her employment as a security guard since March 18, 2024, she was wrongfully terminated due to her gender and efforts to address unlawful conduct within the company.
In seeking justice through this court filing, Moore requests several forms of relief including back pay with interest for lost wages resulting from her termination; compensatory and punitive damages; reasonable attorneys' fees; pre-judgment interest if applicable; and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Emani Moore is attorney Chad W. Eisenback from Sulaiman Law Group Ltd., while no specific names are mentioned for American Heritage Protective Services' legal representation. The case has been assigned Case ID: 1:24-cv-13284.