Case: Agard v. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

1:25-cv-10434 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Dec. 16, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This case is about alleged employment discrimination. On December 16, 2025, two former Black female employees, who worked as financial advisors, filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court of New York. The plaintiffs sued JPMorgan Chase & Co. and JPMorgan Securities LLC under 42 U.S.C. § 1981 retaliation claims, and New York state and local discrimination laws. Represented by Stowell & Friedman, Ltd., the plaintiffs alleged that the company had systematically discriminated against th…

This case is about alleged employment discrimination.

On December 16, 2025, two former Black female employees, who worked as financial advisors, filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court of New York. The plaintiffs sued JPMorgan Chase & Co. and JPMorgan Securities LLC under 42 U.S.C. § 1981 retaliation claims, and New York state and local discrimination laws. Represented by Stowell & Friedman, Ltd., the plaintiffs alleged that the company had systematically discriminated against them due to their race and gender when it assigned them to less affluent areas, thus limiting their access to wealthy clients and commission opportunities. They claimed that while on maternity leave, Chase allowed male colleagues to "poach" their client accounts, and denied them resources like the Chase Private Client designation and prime office locations that were provided to white male financial advisors. The plaintiffs sought injunctive relief to enjoin the company from further discrimination, as well as declaratory relief, reinstatement, compensation for lost wages, attorneys' fees, and compensatory, punitive, and liquidated damages.

This case was assigned to Judge Arun Subramani.

As of April 8, 2026, this case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Haleigh Knowles (3/8/2026)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Glink, Shona (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Glink, Shona (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 1:25-cv-10434	Jury Trial Demanded; Complaint	Dec. 16, 2025	Dec. 16, 2025 Complaint
3 1:25-cv-10434	Jury Trial Demanded; Complaint	Dec. 17, 2025	Dec. 17, 2025 Complaint
3 1:25-cv-10434	Jury Trial Demanded; Complaint	Dec. 17, 2025	Dec. 17, 2025 Complaint

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72045679/agard-v-jpmorgan-chase-co/

Last updated April 15, 2026, 5:13 a.m.

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Dec. 16, 2025	COMPLAINT against Richardson Roshanna, Laura Agard. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32145425)Document filed by Richardson Roshanna, Laura Agard..(Glink, Shona) (Entered: 12/16/2025)	Clearinghouse
2	Dec. 16, 2025	CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Glink, Shona) (Entered: 12/16/2025)	RECAP
3	Dec. 17, 2025	COMPLAINT against JP Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co.. Document filed by Richardson Roshanna, Laura Agard..(Glink, Shona) (Entered: 12/17/2025)	Clearinghouse
	Dec. 17, 2025	CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Analisa Torres. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pc)
	Dec. 17, 2025	Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading
	Dec. 17, 2025	Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction
	Dec. 17, 2025	Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
	Dec. 17, 2025	Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pc)
	Dec. 17, 2025	Case Designated ECF. (pc)
	Dec. 17, 2025	***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Shona Glink. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code New York; Fee Status code due (due);. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to XX Out of State; the Fee Status code has been modified to pd (paid);. (pc)
	Dec. 17, 2025	***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Shona Glink to RE-FILE Document No. 1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected;. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (pc)
4	Dec. 18, 2025	NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Unless and until the Court orders otherwise, counsel for all parties shall appear for an initial pretrial conference with the Court on March 19, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET. The parties should dial in by calling (646) 453-4442 and entering the Phone Conference ID: 951 471 267, followed by the pound (#) sign. Initial Conference set for 3/19/2026 at 03:30 PM before Judge Arun Subramanian. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 12/18/2025) (sgz) (Entered: 12/19/2025)	RECAP
	Dec. 18, 2025	NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Arun Subramanian. Judge Analisa Torres is no longer assigned to the case. (tro)
	Dec. 18, 2025	Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment
5	Jan. 7, 2026	REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to JPMorgan Chase & Co., re: 3 Complaint. Document filed by Laura Agard, Richardson Roshanna..(Glink, Shona) (Entered: 01/07/2026)	RECAP
6	Jan. 7, 2026	REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, re: 3 Complaint. Document filed by Laura Agard, Richardson Roshanna..(Glink, Shona) (Entered: 01/07/2026)	RECAP
7	Jan. 9, 2026	ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to JPMorgan Chase & Co.. (sj) (Entered: 01/09/2026)	RECAP
8	Jan. 9, 2026	ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to JP Morgan Securities LLC. (sj) (Entered: 01/09/2026)	RECAP
9	Jan. 14, 2026	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Notice of Initial Pretrial Conference and the Court's Individual Practices served on JPMorgan Chase & Co and JP Morgan Securities, LLC on 01/14/26. Document filed by Laura Agard, Roshanna Richardson..(Glink, Shona) (Entered: 01/14/2026)	RECAP
10	Jan. 16, 2026	WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. JPMorgan Chase & Co. waiver sent on 1/14/2026, answer due 3/16/2026. Document filed by Roshanna Richardson; Laura Agard..(Glink, Shona) (Entered: 01/16/2026)	RECAP
11	Jan. 16, 2026	WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. JP Morgan Securities LLC waiver sent on 1/14/2026, answer due 3/16/2026. Document filed by Roshanna Richardson; Laura Agard..(Glink, Shona) (Entered: 01/16/2026)	RECAP
12	Feb. 12, 2026	Appear Pro Hac Vice	RECAP
	Feb. 12, 2026	Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
13	March 5, 2026	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice	RECAP
14	March 11, 2026	Notice of Appearance	RECAP
15	March 11, 2026	Letter	RECAP
16	March 12, 2026	Case Management Plan	RECAP
17	March 16, 2026	Appear Pro Hac Vice	RECAP
18	March 16, 2026	Appear Pro Hac Vice	RECAP
19	March 16, 2026	Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement	RECAP
20	March 16, 2026	Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement	RECAP
21	March 16, 2026	Compel Arbitration AND Stay	RECAP
22	March 16, 2026	Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion	RECAP
23	March 16, 2026	Answer to Complaint	RECAP
	March 16, 2026	Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
24	March 24, 2026	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice	RECAP
25	March 24, 2026	Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice	RECAP
26	March 24, 2026	Extension of Time to File Response/Reply	RECAP
27	March 25, 2026	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply	RECAP
28	March 31, 2026	Stay	RECAP
29	April 1, 2026	Order on Motion to Compel Arbitration AND Order on Motion to Stay AND Order on Motion to Stay	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 16, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Two former Black female financial advisors at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. & JP MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

Defendant Type(s):

Bank or credit provider

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1981

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:25-cv-10434

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Relief Granted:

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

Race discrimination

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Agard v. JPMorgan Chase & Co., Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/47542/ (last updated 3/8/2026).