Industrial Linens Supply Co. v. Missouri Commission on Human Rights

WASSERSTROM, Judge.

This case originated in a proceeding before the Missouri Commission on Human Rights under Chapter 296. (All statutory references herein are to RSMo 1969.) The Commission by a two to one vote found that Industrial Linens Supply Company had denied employment to Kevin Jones, a Negro, because of his race, and ordered Industrial Linens to take certain remedial affirmative action, including placing Jones at the top of its hiring list and giving him back pay. Industrial Linens petitioned the Circuit Court for review pursuant to § 296.050 and § 536.140 (the latter section being…