Hernandez v. The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball et al

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Case Number:

1:17-cv-00456

Court:

Ohio Southern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Jobs

Judge:

Michael R. Barrett

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  1. October 01, 2018

    Ohio Judge Sends MLB Umpire Bias Suit To NY Fed. Court

    An Ohio federal judge has moved to New York federal court a Cuban-born umpire's suit against Major League Baseball alleging the league discriminated against him because of his race, ruling the Buckeye State does not have personal jurisdiction over the league and Chief Baseball Officer Joe Torre.

  2. September 25, 2017

    MLB Umpire Says Ohio Is Right Place For Discrimination Suit

    A Cuban-born Major League Baseball umpire asked an Ohio federal judge Friday to keep alive his discrimination lawsuit against the league, saying the work performed in the state by him and other umpires makes Ohio a proper venue for his claims.

  3. July 03, 2017

    Umpire Sues MLB Claiming Discrimination, Manager Vendetta

    A Cuban-born umpire filed a discrimination lawsuit against Major League Baseball in Ohio federal court on Monday, claiming the league routinely fails to promote minorities and that Chief Baseball Officer Joe Torre has held a personal gripe against him from his days as the Yankees' manager.