Akron Fire Captain Michael Haas sued the city and fire department leadership earlier this month, claiming a Black woman was promoted into a job he was more qualified for.
Captain Haas, a 27-year veteran of the department who is white, claims a fire district chief promotion was given to Captain Sierjie Lash, a 49-year-old Black woman, instead of him.
The 58-year-old argues he was discriminated against based on his age, gender, and race. His lawsuit claims the city’s “Rule of Five” policy was used in promoting a Black female captain over him…