Reinstatement lawsuit alleging opinion and gender discrimination. Estudio Olaechea is representing Dräger Peru in a labour lawsuit filed against it by the former assistant to the client’s CEO. The plaintiff seeks her reinstatement and damages due to alleged workplace discrimination against opinion and gender.
Potential reputational damage due to gender discrimination allegation: The case is extremely important for the client as it has a high reputational risk, as it involves an allegedly unlawful dismissal due to supposed gender and opinion discrimination.
International company leader in medical technology in Peru: Dräger is an international company specialising in medical and safety technology, with a significant presence in Peru since 2010. Dräger Peru has over 50 employees, 140 target customers in the Hospital segment, and 100 target customers in the Mining and Oil & Gas segments.
Latest development: We continue to assist the client in this matter as the court decision is pending.