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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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James RJ Florentino

Federal Judge Keeps Transgender Discrimination Case Against Christian-Owned Firm Alive

A judge has ruled that a transgender workplace discrimination lawsuit against Turbocam must go to a jury, despite the firm's religious defence (Representational Image) (Credit: Photo by Kate Sade/Unsplash)

A federal judge has refused to dismiss a transgender workplace discrimination claim against a Christian-owned manufacturer, ruling that a jury could find evidence of discrimination.

US District Judge Landya McCafferty issued the ruling on 28 September 2026 in Lillian Bernier's lawsuit against Turbocam Inc. The company had argued that its religious beliefs protected its decision to exclude gender-affirming healthcare from its employee health plan.

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