Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and U.S. Justice Department Launch Investigation of Maryland Department Oof State Police Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Baltimore, Maryland – United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that the Justice…

Star Wars Episode VIII to be titled "The Last Jedi"

From the folks over at Star Wars and Disney, news of the next movie in the third trilogy’s title has been revealed. “We have the greatest fans in this or any other…

Puppy Bowl XVII kicks off in February

“We need puppies now more than ever!” said everyone. Have no fear because television’s cutest sports competition and the original call-to-adoption TV event, PUPPY BOWL, returns on Sunday, February 7 for the…

NJ Woman’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against Walmart Dismissed by Federal Judge

A federal judge dismissed a South Jersey woman’s employment discrimination lawsuit against Walmart after finding she failed to show she completed required EEOC procedures before filing suit. CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal…

Judge Dismisses D.C. Worker’s Bias Lawsuit Over Supervisor’s Comments About Race, Sexual Orientation

A federal judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee who claimed his supervisor made offensive remarks about his race and sexual orientation, ruling the allegations did not plausibly…

Facade of The Newark Museum of Art with tall arched windows, banners, and stone steps on a city sidewalk; a person walks by and patterned pavement circles the entrance.

Judge Denies Newark Museum Worker’s Request for Free Lawyer in Discrimination Lawsuit

Newark, NJ — A former Newark Museum of Art employee alleging retaliation and workplace bias will have to pursue his federal lawsuit without court-appointed counsel after a judge denied his request for…

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

Court dismisses some claims and defendants while preserving core allegations New York, NY – A federal judge has partially dismissed a workplace discrimination lawsuit filed against the New York City Human Resources…

Woman’s discrimination and retaliation claims to proceed against NYC School Construction Authority

Court finds sufficient evidence for national origin bias and retaliation but dismisses parts of disability claim Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York has ruled that…

Former 27-year faculty member at Thomas Jefferson University wins discrimination suit

Court finds no evidence of racial or national origin bias in claims brought by former faculty member PHILADELPHIA, PA – A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled in favor of Thomas Jefferson…

Teacher’s discrimination lawsuit against NYC Department of Education and teachers union dismissed

Former Erasmus Hall math teacher claimed decades of racial bias, retaliation, and rights violations BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a sprawling lawsuit filed by Victor Jordan, a former New…

Federal judge rules partly in favor of Baltimore City in firefighter discrimination suit

BALTIMORE, MD – A federal judge has issued a split decision in a long-running employment discrimination case brought by Baltimore firefighter-paramedic Daniel Edwards against the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore. The…

Professor claims Hofstra punished him over race and religion after failed Malaysia trip

Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has ruled that a Hofstra University professor may proceed with part of his discrimination lawsuit against the school after a botched overseas research trip sparked student…

Flight attendant age discrimination suit moves forward in New Jersey court against United Airlines

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that a former United Airlines flight attendant’s discrimination lawsuit will proceed in part, finding that some of her claims of workplace bias and retaliation…

Judge lets Muslim ex-NYC DOC worker’s vaccine bias suit move forward

New York, NY – A federal judge has ruled that a former New York City Department of Correction employee can continue her lawsuit alleging religious discrimination after being fired for refusing the…

Judge allows parts of sex bias suit against NY health department to proceed

New York, NY – A federal judge has issued a mixed ruling in a workplace discrimination case brought by a former narcotics investigator against the New York State Department of Health, allowing…

Judge lets retaliation claims proceed in Mavis Tire bias lawsuit

Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has allowed a former store manager’s retaliation claims against Mavis Discount Tire to move forward while dismissing his other discrimination allegations. Court trims down complaint Plaintiff…

Federal judge allows parts of racial discrimination lawsuit to proceed against Westhampton Primary Care

BROOKLYN, NY – Friday — A former employee’s lawsuit accusing Westhampton Primary Care of race discrimination and retaliation will partially move forward after a federal judge ruled this week that key claims…

Judge tosses key discrimination claims in Long Island teacher’s lawsuit against school district

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – A federal judge has dismissed several core discrimination claims brought by a Long Island teacher against the Valley Stream Central High School District, finding parts of the suit…

Federal judge dismisses NYC educator’s retaliation lawsuit against Department of Education

BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New York City public school employee who claimed the Department of Education retaliated against her for protected speech and…

Fired New York City teacher loses COVID-19 vaccine religious lawsuit against Department of Education

Federal Judge Dismisses NYC Teacher’s Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a New York City special education teacher who…

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