A former employee has taken legal action against a company for alleged racial discrimination and retaliation, seeking justice for the distressing work environment he endured. On November 2, 2025, Kyron Davis filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana against Alliance Industrial Group, LLC. The lawsuit accuses the company of violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 42 U.S.C. § 1981, which protect employees from workplace discrimination based on race.
Kyron Davis, an African American male, began working with Alliance Industrial Group in April 2024 but faced a series of discriminatory actions after being rehired in May 2024 as an apprentice pipe fitter. According to Davis, his troubles began when General Foreman Thomas Brauhn allegedly sought his termination due to a mistaken belief that Davis had accused him of racism. This prompted Davis to file a written complaint alleging racial discrimination and retaliation; however, no corrective action was taken by the company.
The complaint details numerous incidents where Davis was subjected to harassment and disparate treatment by supervisors Tim Bagwell and Doug Theriot. For instance, despite providing evidence of punctuality, Davis received a written warning instead of a verbal one—a step usually afforded to other employees—putting him closer to termination. Additionally, during a safety meeting on July 3, 2024, Bagwell publicly humiliated Davis by addressing him as “boy,” a term perceived as racially charged. Despite reporting these incidents to Human Resources (HR), no investigation or remedial action followed.
Davis further alleges that he was falsely accused of drug-related misconduct and faced multiple attempts at termination based on fabricated claims or minor infractions not applied equally to white employees. On July 30, 2024, after enduring ongoing harassment and fear of losing his job without intervention from HR or management, Davis felt compelled to resign under duress—a situation he describes as constructive discharge due to the hostile work environment.
In his lawsuit, Davis seeks compensatory damages for lost wages and benefits due to unlawful conduct by Alliance Industrial Group. He also requests punitive damages for emotional distress caused by the discriminatory actions tolerated by company management. Moreover, he demands reimbursement for legal costs incurred while pursuing this case.
Represented by attorney Christopher Minias from The Minias Law Firm in New Orleans, LA., Kyron Davis is determined to hold Alliance Industrial Group accountable for its alleged violations of federal civil rights laws. The case is identified as Case No: 2:25-cv-01669 with proceedings presided over by judges within the Western District Court jurisdiction.
Source: 225cv01669_Kyron_Davis_Alliance_Industrial_Complaint_Western_District_of_Louisiana.pdf
