Comerica Faces Major Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 28 2026
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Source: PRnewswire
- Lawsuit Background: Comerica Incorporated has been sued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, alleging the implementation of an unlawful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program characterized by 'Soviet-style' personnel controls and strict demographic quotas.
- Systematic Quota Allegations: The complaint claims that under CEO Curt Farmer, Comerica established corporate-level quotas that bypass merit-based hiring, directly linking executive compensation and performance ratings to these quotas.
- Damages Claim: Plaintiff James Spilko alleges he was denied nearly 30 promotion opportunities over five years despite exemplary performance reviews, seeking damages exceeding $30 million for violations of federal and state discrimination laws.
- Attorney Statement: Plaintiff's attorney James Fetto stated that while diversity is a commendable goal, Comerica's practices are illegal and reflect egregious behaviors implemented by some large employers at the management level.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
