Microsoft Targeted by $5 Billion Race Discrimination Lawsuit

Seven current and former African-American employees of Microsoft(MSFT Quote) have filed a $5 billion lawsuit accusing the computer software maker of racism.

The plaintiffs, who are from the company's Washington, D.C., and Redmond, Wash., offices, claim they were paid less than co-workers and repeatedly passed over for promotions that were given to less qualified white employees. They also say they were harassed and faced retaliation when they complained. ...