Lawsuit alleges harassment, discrimination and retaliation at ABM

Shegerian Conniff LLP has filed a complaint in Los Angeles County on behalf of former ABM workers Jenifer Mendoza and Wuanquiriam Pinto. The case alleges sexual harassment, anti-Latina discrimination and retaliation tied to workplace complaints, injuries and terminations in 2024 and 2025.

Why it matters: - The case alleges ABM failed to respond meaningfully to complaints about harassment and discrimination. - Mendoza and Pinto are seeking economic, non-economic, compensatory and punitive damages, plus interest, costs and attorneys’ fees. - The allegations center on how employers handle workplace safety, reporting and discipline when employees raise abuse claims.

What happened: - Shegerian Conniff LLP filed a complaint on behalf of Jenifer Mendoza and Wuanquiriam Pinto against ABM Industry Group. - The matter was filed in Los Angeles County under case numbers CIVSB2602716 and CIVSB2602738. - Mendoza was hired through staffing agency Magic Building Services and assigned to ABM in June 2024. - Pinto was hired directly by ABM as a janitor in July 2024. - The complaint was filed on June 9, 2026.

The details: - In April 2025, Mendoza allegedly witnessed coworker Zulmi Sandoval inappropriately touch Pinto in a clock-in room. - Pinto said she had previously asked Sandoval to stop repeated unwanted physical contact, including brushing against her body and touching her lower back, waist and buttocks. - The filing alleges manager Lujan discriminated against Mendoza, Pinto and other Latina employees by mocking their accents, assigning heavier workloads than non-Latina employees and threatening their employment. - Mendoza, Pinto and eight others later submitted complaints to HR about Sandoval and Lujan. - The complaint alleges those concerns were not meaningfully addressed. - Pinto suffered a back injury in May 2025. - Pinto was denied alternative work accommodations and placed on disability leave. - During that leave, Pinto was interviewed about workplace conduct allegations she says were false and raised by Lujan. - Mendoza’s employment was terminated in June 2025. - After her leave, Pinto was told she would be reassigned. - ABM later cited policy concerns in correspondence but declined to disclose any disciplinary action involving other employees, according to the complaint. - The complaint alleges Sandoval remained employed.

Between the lines: - The case combines harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims, which can raise the stakes for employers beyond a single incident. - The allegations suggest the plaintiffs believe complaints moved upward through HR without triggering visible corrective action. - The dispute also puts a spotlight on how workplace injury, leave and conduct investigations can intersect.

What's next: - Mendoza and Pinto will seek damages and court relief as the case moves through Los Angeles County. - ABM may respond to the allegations in court filings. - Any resolution will likely depend on discovery, witness accounts and company records tied to the complaints and discipline process.