White professor sues N.J. college for discrimination, says Black colleagues make more
A white chemistry professor is suing Camden County College alleging racial discrimination after finding out several Black colleagues make significantly more money than him.
In the lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Camden, William T. Lavell, 66, claims that he is paid between $45,000 and $50,000 less than two Black engineering professors despite having similar qualifications and experience.
Lavell, whose address is listed as Annapolis, Maryland, has taught at Camden County College since 1995 and has served in various roles including department chair and interim dean for the Division of Mathematics, Science and Health Careers.
Last September, according