3 Discrimination Suits Filed Against Boeing

Three groups of female Boeing Co. employees filed federal lawsuits against the aerospace giant alleging gender discrimination, several months after a similar suit in Seattle was granted class-action status.

The lawsuits were filed in federal courts in California, Kansas and Missouri by the Seattle law firm Hagens Berman. They also seek to be certified as class actions.

The lawsuits allege Boeing denied women promotions, equal pay and other employment opportunities because of their gender.

Ken Mercer, a spokesman for Boeing in Chicago, said the company is reviewing the lawsuits and had no immediate comment.

The lawsuits ask the court to order a halt to discriminatory actions. They also seek back pay, compensatory damages and other punitive damages.