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Bianca Hughley, a former Southwest Airlines flight attendant, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the airline after her termination during her probationary period. Her lawsuit claims violations of employee rights, specifically regarding a policy that prevents probationary employees from filing grievances, which she argues contradicts the Railway Labor Act. Hughley seeks compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive damages, as well as reinstatement. This case follows a similar lawsuit involving another flight attendant and highlights ongoing labor concerns at Southwest, which is also facing a $100 million class-action lawsuit from baggage handlers over payment practices.