Ekanem v. Walmart Inc
Ekanem v. Walmart Inc is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 01/06/2026 in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania. The case is currently open in the federal court system.
- Court
- District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania (E.D. Pa.)
Official Court Website → - Docket number
- 2:26-cv-00052
- Cause
- 29:2601 Family Medical Act of 1993
29 U.S.C. § 2601 — Family and Medical Leave Act - Nature of suit
- 442 Civil Rights: Employment
Employment-discrimination claims under Title VII and related statutes. - Jurisdiction
- Federal Question
- Jury demand
- Plaintiff
- Date filed
- 01/06/2026
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Parties
- plaintiff · Ekanem · 5 cases
- defendant · Walmart Inc Retail - General Merchandise · 601 cases
Part of a Larger Litigation Pattern
This is one of 602 Civil Rights cases in our index naming WALMART INC — a possible mass-tort or coordinated-litigation cluster.
About Civil Rights Lawsuits
Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ekanem v. Walmart Inc?
Ekanem v. Walmart Inc is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 01/06/2026 in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania. The case is currently open in the federal court system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
What type of case is this?
It is classified as “Civil Rights” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.
What court is the case in?
The case is in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania, docket number 2:26-cv-00052.
When was the case filed?
Ekanem v. Walmart Inc was filed on 01/06/2026. The case is currently open.
What law is the case brought under?
The docket lists the cause as 29 U.S.C. § 2601 — Family and Medical Leave Act.
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Source: public U.S. federal court record (docket 72110701).