TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - A former student of Tallahassee Community College is suing the school for discrimination by a professor.
57-Year-Old Roxanne Cox, claims she's a victim of disability, age, and race discrimination as well as retaliation, as a student in the health information technology program.
Court documents show she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, and alleges she was treated differently from her younger, African-American disabled fellow students.
The lawsuit identifies multiple encounters from Professor Anne Winston dating back to July 2014.
She's suing for damages including emotional distress and humiliation.
The college issued a statement, saying they have not been served with the complaint and do not comment on pending litigation.
