Topic
Every decision we've filed under Civil Rights - Employment.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in an employment discrimination case brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act. The court held that regular attendance was an essential function of the plaintiff's job and that he failed to establish a convincing mosaic of intentional discrimination.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a Title VII retaliation claim brought by a school bus monitor. The court held that reporting workplace safety violations does not constitute protected activity under the statute.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a Title VII employment discrimination case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove a hostile work environment or retaliation because the alleged harassers were not employees and she did not utilize the employer's anti-harassment policy.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of an employment-related action. The appellate court found the lower court's reasoning sufficient to uphold the dismissal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling dismissing a state prisoner's claims against correctional officials. The court held that the officials were entitled to qualified immunity and that the plaintiff failed to prove violations of disability or negligence laws.
The First Circuit vacated a district court ruling that granted summary judgment to a Puerto Rican mayor who refused to reappoint a former Internal Auditor. The appellate court held that the refusal to reappoint constituted an adverse employment action protected by the First Amendment and that the position was not a trust role exempting the mayor from political discrimination claims.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment in a construction contract dispute between Exxon Mobil and AECOM. The court held that Exxon did not violate Montana's Prompt Payment Act and that prejudgment interest was inappropriate given the disputed nature of the damages.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a False Claims Act retaliation claim against Seattle Children's Hospital but reversed the dismissal with prejudice. The court remanded the case for the district court to provide an explanation for denying leave to amend the complaint.
The Tenth Circuit reversed the district court's dismissal of a journalist's First Amendment claims challenging Utah's media credentialing policy. The court held that the plaintiff plausibly alleged viewpoint discrimination and that the policy may be facially unconstitutional.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of discrimination claims brought by a mixed-race couple against a bank regarding a VA home loan application. The court held that while plaintiffs need not plead a prima facie case at the motion to dismiss stage, their complaint failed to state plausible claims under federal and state anti-discrimination laws.