Lund Boats sued by federal government

The lawsuit filed Thursday says the boat manufacturer sexually discriminated against more than 200 women over a two-year span. Lund argues those in question lacked experience, although investigators say even qualified female candidates weren't hired.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Dec 1, 2011

The lawsuit filed Thursday says the boat manufacturer sexually discriminated against more than 200 women over a two-year span. Lund argues those in question lacked experience, although investigators say even qualified female candidates weren't hired.

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