Zienni v. Mercedes-Benz US International Inc

  1. November 19, 2024

    Mercedes-Benz Escapes Muslim Ex-Worker's Prayer Bias Suit

    An Alabama federal judge tossed a Muslim worker's suit claiming Mercedes-Benz blocked him from praying outside his scheduled break times and thus prompted him to resign, finding Tuesday his case fell flat because he never faced any negative consequences after asking for a religious accommodation.

  2. August 01, 2023

    Muslim Ex-Worker Says Mercedes Forbid Praying On Job

    A Muslim former employee of Mercedes-Benz sued the luxury carmaker in Alabama federal court, alleging it targeted him for his race, national origin and religion by preventing him from praying at work and threatening him with a demotion after he complained about it.