A wrongful termination lawsuit has been filed, bringing to light allegations of discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. George Irogbele, a Black American immigrant of Nigerian descent, filed a complaint on February 19, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas against his former employer, Coil Tubing Partners LLC (CTP). The lawsuit accuses CTP of violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) following his dismissal on October 17, 2024.
The case centers around an incident that occurred on October 15, 2024. Irogbele claims he was terminated after opposing what he believed to be an illegal demand made by a gate guard while working for CTP’s client, Oxy Petroleum. The plaintiff alleges that his opposition was part of a protected activity under Title VII and that his subsequent firing was retaliatory. He further contends that CTP discriminated against him based on race and national origin by treating him differently from other employees who were also banned from customer sites but not terminated. According to Irogbele, “CTP engaged in selective and preferential treatment,” pointing out that other employees who faced similar bans were not fired.
Irogbele also claims violations under FMLA, stating that he experienced discrimination when dealing with personal medical emergencies. On October 14, 2024, he suffered chest pains en route to work and went to the hospital. Despite notifying his supervisor about this emergency, he was instructed to wait until after an 8 AM meeting to discuss it with management—a requirement not imposed on other employees with similar emergencies. The plaintiff argues this disparate treatment reflects bias against him as an immigrant.
In response to these alleged violations, Irogbele seeks compensatory damages for lost wages and benefits due to what he describes as unlawful actions by CTP. He also requests relief for the loss of health insurance coverage for his family following his termination. Additionally, punitive damages are sought under Title VII if CTP’s actions are found particularly egregious or malicious.
Representing himself pro se in this legal battle is George V. Irogbele. The case is being overseen by judges at the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas under Case ID P25-cv-00009.
Source: 626cv00541_George_Irogbele_v_Coil_Tubing_Complaint_Western_District_of_Louisiana.pdf
