Anthony Roofing Tecta America LLC and its parent company, Tecta America Corporation, are facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly subjecting employees at their Aurora, Illinois location to racial and sexual harassment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought the case after reports that African American and female workers endured offensive and harmful treatment on the job.
According to the EEOC, the harassment included a company vice president repeatedly using racial slurs, including the N-word, and making degrading comments like calling an employee his “slave.” When the employee spoke up about this behavior, the company failed to stop it, ultimately forcing the worker to quit to escape the abuse. Other Black employees reportedly faced similar treatment, such as being called “boy” and other offensive names by supervisors and coworkers.
The lawsuit also claims that female employees were targeted with sexual harassment by the same executive. This included inappropriate remarks about sexual acts, rude comments about their bodies, and intrusive, sex-based questions while at work.
Employees brought their complaints to both Anthony Roofing’s management and Tecta America’s human resources team. Yet, the harassment did not stop, according to the EEOC.
This case violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, a federal law that protects workers from discrimination and harassment based on race and sex. The EEOC filed the lawsuit in 2025 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 1:25-cv-14252) after attempts to reach a settlement failed.
The allegations highlight ongoing challenges in making workplaces safe and respectful for everyone, especially in industries like construction and roofing. Employers must take harassment claims seriously and act swiftly to protect their workers. This case serves as a reminder that illegal workplace behavior can carry significant legal consequences.