Prnewswire·2026-01-28 18:13Core Viewpoint - A significant employment discrimination lawsuit has been filed against Comerica Incorporated, alleging unlawful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices characterized by rigid demographic quotas and personnel controls [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and seeks damages exceeding $30 million for alleged violations of federal and state discrimination laws [5]. - The plaintiff, James Spilko, claims he was denied nearly 30 promotion opportunities over five years despite receiving exemplary performance reviews, highlighting a potential bias in the promotion process [4][5]. Group 2: Allegations Against Comerica - The complaint alleges that Comerica's DEI program includes corporate-level quotas that bypass merit-based hiring, with senior management compensation tied to these quotas [3]. - The lawsuit points out that 100% of business units met their DEI performance goals for multiple consecutive years, suggesting manipulation of outcomes to meet these goals [4]. Group 3: DEI Practices - The lawsuit describes specific practices such as rigorous monitoring to ensure "preferred demographics" are selected for leadership roles, adjusting job titles or performance ratings to align with quota requirements, and penalizing management for not meeting demographic targets [8].