7 Knights of Columbus sue order alleging series of unfair employment practices.

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: January 22, 1993| Author: Piccolino, Alberta | Copyright information

NEW YORK - Seven current and former Knights of Columbus insurance agents have sued the order, alleging a series of unfair employment practices. The suit charges violations of antitrust laws, fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duties.

Filed Jan. 5 in Los Angeles Federal District Court, the suit named Supreme Knight Virgil Dechant and the organization's board of directors.

Knights spokesman Russell Shaw said, "We are quite confident we have no...

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