A federal judge determined the City of Topeka did not discriminate against a former Topeka firefighter. Brentley Dorsey was not selected for promotion because he scored lowest amongst seven candidates, not because he was disabled and Black, according to Wednesday’s ruling by Holly Teeter. Dorsey filed the claim in 2023, claiming he was not promoted to fire inspector, fire marshal or fire chief because of his race and because he had leukemia. He claims white employees with less experience were promoted instead.
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