The suit claims the company singled out African American workers who spoke up
A federal lawsuit filed against Eaton Corporation is putting the spotlight on how employers use drug testing programs — and whether "random" really means random.
The case, filed on April 2, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, centers on Carsten James Gibba, a former employee at Eaton's Beltsville, Maryland facility who says he was fired after raising concerns about racial disparities in how the company handled promotions, training, and advancement opportunities.
Gibba, who is African American, says he joined Eaton in or around March 2020 and worked his way up through strong performance to a role involving FAA repair station work. He later moved into a Ducting TIG Welder position — one that was not classified as a safety-sensitive FAA repair station role.
During his time at the company, Gibba says he observed and experienced disparities in advancement, training, and workplace treatment affecting African American employees. He raised concerns that African American workers were being treated differently, and that non-African American employees were afforded greater access to training, certifications, and advancement. He also flagged problems with missing or incomplete training and certification documentation, which he says affected advancement and compensation. Other employees, including African American employees, reportedly raised similar concerns.
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