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Transgender Woman Sues Michigan Shelter for Workplace Discrimination

3/27/2026

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Devion Morgan, a transgender woman, filed a lawsuit against the Washtenaw County Shelter Association in Michigan alleging workplace harassment and discrimination based on gender identity.
She alleges coworkers used derogatory language and did not respect her preferred pronouns, despite reporting the issues.
Morgan seeks $25,000 in damages plus legal costs.
The shelter's executive director, Nicole Adelman, said they do not tolerate harassment and will cooperate with the court.

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Devion Morgan, a transgender woman, filed a lawsuit against the Washtenaw County Shelter Association in Michigan alleging workplace harassment and discrimination based on gender identity.
She alleges coworkers used derogatory language and did not respect her preferred pronouns, despite reporting the issues.
Morgan seeks $25,000 in damages plus legal costs.
The shelter's executive director, Nicole Adelman, said they do not tolerate harassment and will cooperate with the court.