Wells Fargo Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over National Guard Service
What happened
A former Audit Manager - Vice President at Wells Fargo filed a federal lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on November 2, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that the bank discriminated against him and retaliated against him for serving in the National Guard. The worker claims the issues began after he took military duty in September 2025.
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Why it matters
The suit brings two claims under USERRA, a federal law designed to protect service members from workplace discrimination tied to their military obligations. The complaint states that Wells Fargo hired the worker while knowing about his commitments to the National Guard.
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Who's involved
- Wells FargoDefendant in the federal lawsuit regarding employment discrimination.
- PennsylvaniaState where the worker served in the National Guard and where the lawsuit was filed.
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The entities involved
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Wells Fargo
American multinational banking and financial services company
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Pennsylvania
state of the United States of America