Non-Argument Calendar DIANA Y. LUGO v. BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
June 8, 2026·2:22-cv-00362-ACA·Per Curiam·By Aisha Johnson
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. Diana Lugo's claims of discrimination and retaliation were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Diana Lugo, a former employee of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, alleged race and national origin discrimination and retaliation after her termination. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of the employer, which Lugo appealed.
The court’s reasoning
The Eleventh Circuit found that Lugo failed to provide sufficient evidence to support her claims of discrimination and retaliation. The court noted that Lugo’s performance issues were well-documented and that there was no evidence of pretext in the employer’s disciplinary actions.
What it means going forward
The decision reinforces the requirement for substantial evidence in employment discrimination and retaliation claims.
