Two women have filed a lawsuit against Quest Diagnostics and its subsidiary, AmeriPath, a Florida-based company that Quest Diagnostics acquired, alleging that the company discriminates against women, specifically women with children or families. The two women are sales representatives for the company and filed this $100 million suit last Thursday in New Jersey, the company’s headquarters.

These two women, who have been employed by Quest Diagnostics for several years, describe a wide range of discrimination practices by the predominantly male management team. They allege that men and single women without the responsibility of caring for a child advance more rapidly in rank and achieve higher salaries at a quicker pace. They describe an atmosphere similar to that of an “old boys’ club” and report that females are denied equal opportunities and experience an unfavorable and even hostile work environment.

In filing this lawsuit, the women are not only asking for $100 million in damages, but also changes in the work environment to correct both past and present discriminatory practices. They also call for a monitoring system or task force dedicated to fostering an environment of equal opportunities and preventing discriminatory acts. The lawsuit extends beyond these two women as it refers to hundreds of other women who are also victims of gender-based discrimination.

Representatives of Quest Diagnostics deny these allegations and continue to avow that this company is an equal opportunity employer and treats its employees fairly. However, the rapidly growing company who reached $7.4 billion in revenue last year faces serious allegations and the possibility of large fines.