Topic
Every decision we've filed under Civil Rights - Employment.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a Title VII claim because the plaintiff failed to file a formal EEO complaint within the mandatory 15-day window. The court held that this statutory deadline is a non-waivable claim-processing rule that bars federal litigation when missed.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of qualified immunity to Officer Harris, holding that no clearly established law prohibited his warning against using foul language in public near children during a noise complaint investigation. The court found that Ward's belligerent conduct provided arguable probable cause for a disorderly conduct arrest, defeating his constitutional claims.
The Seventh Circuit vacated a dismissal of an ADA claim because the district court failed to address the plaintiff's argument for equitable tolling. While the court affirmed that the plaintiff's initial intake form did not count as a statutory charge, it ordered a remand to determine if the agency's confusing communications warranted extending the filing deadline.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a federal employee's Title VII claim for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. The court held that the plaintiff's EEO complaint was filed after the statutory deadline, rendering the claim procedurally barred.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling granting qualified immunity to a police officer who arrested a plaintiff for disorderly conduct. The court held that the officer had arguable probable cause to believe the plaintiff engaged in threatening behavior and that the force used was reasonable under the circumstances.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court order enforcing a settlement agreement between an employee and her employer. The appellate panel also ruled on motions to seal and redact confidential financial terms from the public record.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a pro se employment discrimination case. The appellate panel held that the plaintiff failed to establish causation for his claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's order enforcing a handwritten settlement term sheet between an employee and her employer. The appellate panel held that the appellant failed to provide reasoned arguments or legal authority to challenge the district court's discretion in enforcing the agreement.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Wesley Medical Center, ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove discrimination or retaliation under the ADA and FMLA. The court held that the plaintiff could not establish causation because he did not timely provide medical documentation and failed to respond to employer requests for verification.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a Title VII claim alleging failure to accommodate religious beliefs. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's determination that the plaintiff failed to meet the statutory time limit for filing her claim.