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In Gehlaut v. New York City Department of Education, No. 24-1741 (2d Cir. 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of plaintiff’s retaliation claim asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From the decision: To state a claim for retaliation under Title VII, “the plaintiff…

Read More Title VII Retaliation Claim Properly Dismissed; Temporal Proximity Not Shown
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In Cassel v. Truss Communications, Inc., 2025 WL 2882054 (N.D.Okla. Oct. 9, 2025), the court, inter alia, granted defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s hostile work environment claim asserted under the Americans with Disabilities Act. From the decision: The ADA recognizes certain mental health conditions as qualifying disabilities. See 29 C.F.R. 1630.2(h) (“mental impairment means ……

Read More ADA Hostile Work Environment Claim Dismissed; Mental Health, Obesity Not Shown to Qualify as Statutory “Disabilities”
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In Caldrone v. Circle K Stores Inc., 2025 WL 2811320 (9th Cir. Oct. 3, 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit reversed and remanded the lower court’s award of summary judgment dismissing plaintiffs’ allegations of age discrimination (failure to promote) under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The court proceeded to…

Read More ADEA Age Discrimination (Failure to Promote) Claims Resurrected From Summary Judgment Dismissal
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In Boodoo v. AMP Home Care LLC, Civil Action No. 24-1056, 2025 WL 2840801 (W.D.Pa. Oct. 7, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s hostile work environment sexual harassment claim asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From the decision: Defendant maintains that Plaintiff has…

Read More Title VII Sexual Harassment Claim Survives Summary Judgment; Evidence Included That Alleged Harasser Stated to Plaintiff “I Want to Fuck You”
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In Legare v. City of New York, No. 159418/2024, 2025 WL 2840633 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Oct. 6, 2025), an employment discrimination case, the court discussed and applied New York’s venue provision, New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) 504. From the decision: In support of the instant motion, defendants highlight that…

Read More Court Grants Motion Changing Venue from Manhattan to Staten Island in Hostile Work Environment Case
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A slice of cake, a cheerful song, and a brightly-colored card—workplace birthdays seem like harmless, even morale-boosting, fun. As an employment lawyer, however, I see a few too many “Happy Birthday” signs that, in a worst-case scenario, could become a sign of legal trouble. What is intended as a kind gesture can unintentionally trigger legal…

Read More ♫ Happy Lawsuit to You ♪: An Employment Lawyer’s Take on Workplace Birthdays
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In Pagan v. Research Foundation of the City University of New York et al, No. 24-CV-6500 (RA), 2025 WL 2793685 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 1, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claim of religion-based discrimination asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision is a good example…

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In the bustling world of New York commerce and personal agreements, contracts are the lifeblood that formalizes trust and defines expectations. But what happens when that trust is broken, and a promise is unfulfilled? This is where the legal concept of breach of contract comes into play. A breach of contract claim is a common…

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In Carter-Marks v. Alstom Transport USA Inc., 2025 WL 2680998 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 19, 2025), the court, inter alia, granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim of hostile work environment asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision illustrates the principle, cited often by courts, that actions that might…

Read More Title VII Hostile Work Environment Claim Dismissed; Alleged “Intimidation” Insufficient
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In Izuogu v. Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, New York, 24 Civ. 4329 (DEH), 2025 WL 2806683 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 2, 2025), the court, inter alia, granted defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s hostile work environment claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 42 U.S.C. 1981. From the decision: To establish…

Read More Hostile Work Environment Claims Dismissed; Remarks, Gossip, False Complaint Did Not Reference Race or National Origin
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