Lockheed Martin Settles Federal Allegations for $29.5 Million
Lockheed Martin has agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal allegations that it considered race or sex in some employment decisions while certifying compliance with anti-discrimination laws, according to the U.S. Justice Department. The company denied the allegations and…
Portland, OR, November 7, 2026 — Lockheed Martin has reached an agreement to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal allegations concerning its employment practices. The settlement addresses claims brought forth by the U.S. Justice Department, which alleged that the aerospace and defense company may have considered race or sex in certain employment decisions. These allegations arose in the context of the company’s certification of compliance with anti-discrimination laws.
According to the U.S. Justice Department, the settlement is intended to resolve the federal allegations. The department stated that the allegations centered on the possibility of race or sex being a factor in some employment decisions made by Lockheed Martin, particularly during the process of certifying the company’s adherence to anti-discrimination statutes.
Despite agreeing to the financial settlement, Lockheed Martin has denied the allegations made by the Justice Department. The company has also stated that it did not admit liability as part of this agreement. The terms of the settlement require Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million.
The U.S. Justice Department announced the agreement, specifying the amount and the nature of the allegations. The company’s position is that it denies the claims and has not admitted any wrongdoing in relation to these allegations.
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