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Every decision we've filed under Civil Rights - Employment.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in the case of Joshua Hollamon versus the County of Wright. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Robert Phillips' pro se complaint, holding that his allegations failed to state plausible claims for relief under federal civil rights statutes. The court concluded that Phillips did not adequately allege discrimination based on race or a protected characteristic, as his termination was allegedly motivated by his refusal to purchase illegal drugs.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of an Equal Pay Act claim, limiting its review strictly to arguments raised in the appellant's informal brief. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling and dispensed with oral argument.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of employment discrimination claims. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling that the plaintiff failed to state a claim.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the Department of Veterans Affairs on Judy Vuong's claims of race, color, and sex discrimination and retaliation. However, the court reversed and remanded the case regarding her hostile work environment claim, finding the district court erred by dismissing it sua sponte without notice.
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in an age discrimination case, holding that the plaintiff's motion to extend the appeal deadline served as the functional equivalent of a notice of appeal.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed sanctions against plaintiff Glenn Whiting and his attorney for filing a pattern of frivolous lawsuits against the City of Athens and its officials. The court held that the claims lacked legal merit due to absolute immunities and privileges, and that the litigation constituted a harassment campaign draining public resources.
The Fourth Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit, ruling that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' gaming enterprise was not a necessary party to the case. The court held that the plaintiff's claims against the corporate casino operator could proceed without the Tribe, as the operator retained exclusive authority over hiring and firing decisions.
The Federal Circuit affirmed the Merit Systems Protection Board's decision to sustain the removal of a federal employee for excessive absences, rejecting claims of due process violations and whistleblower retaliation. The court held that prolonged absence without a foreseeable end constitutes just cause for removal, even when the employee has a history of disputes with management.
The Fourth Circuit imposed a public admonishment on attorney Eric Chibueze Nwaubani for submitting appellate briefs containing citations to three nonexistent judicial opinions. The court held that this conduct violated ethical rules prohibiting actions that seriously interfere with the administration of justice, regardless of whether artificial intelligence was used to generate the errors.