Retaliation

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In Senderowitz v. Touro University, No. 160270/2025, 2026 WL 3027432 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Sep. 28, 2026), the court denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claim of retaliation under the New York State Human Rights Law. From the decision: To state a claim for retaliation under the NYSHRL, a plaintiff must allege that she engaged in…

Read More Retaliation Claim Sufficiently Alleged; Termination Without Notice Followed EEOC Complaint
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In Roman v. The Dept. of Educ. of the City of New York, No. 527576/2025, 2026 WL 2959089 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Sep. 15, 2026), the court, inter alia, granted defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claims of retaliation asserted under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. From the decision: Pursuant to Executive Law…

Read More Retaliation Claims Dismissed; Termination Followed Disclosure of Student’s Confidential Information to the NYS Division of Human Rights
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In Fortmann v. St. John’s University, No. 24-CV-5494 (NRM) (LKE), 2026 WL 2927762 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 29, 2026), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law.…

Read More Retaliation Claims Survive Dismissal; Allegations Included Limitations on Research Funds Following Rejection of Sexual Advances
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In Hardmon v. SNF Mor LLC d/b/a Avardis Health et al, No. 4:25-CV-203-DMB-JMV, 2026 WL 2970552 (N.D. Miss. Sept. 30, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s retaliation claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In sum, plaintiff alleges that she was terminated after reporting what she…

Read More Title VII Retaliation Claim, Arising From Termination Following Report to HR of Alleged Sexual Harassment, Survives Dismissal
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In Acevedo v. City of New York, No. 163520/2025, 2026 WL 2839089 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Sep. 11, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s retaliation claim under the New York City Human Rights Law. From the decision: The City argues plaintiff fails to plead that defendant Murray retaliated against plaintiff after…

Read More Retaliation Claim, Arising From Removal From Team and Demotion Following Objection to Sexual Advances, Survives Dismissal
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In Raylane v. Integra Staffing Services, Inc. & Republic Services, Inc., No. 3:24-CV-3051-X, 2026 WL 2790785 (N.D. Tex. Sept. 17, 2026), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The court summarized the facts as follows: Integra provides temporary staffing to various companies,…

Read More Title VII Retaliation Claims, Arising From Termination Following Complaint of Alleged Sexual Harassment, Sufficiently Alleged Against Staffing Agency & Company
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In Smith v. New York City Housing Authority et al, No. 25-CV-283 (NRM) (MMH), 2026 WL 2665034 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 10, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s retaliation claim asserted under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). After concluding that plaintiff sufficiently alleged “protected activity” (plaintiff’s complaint to human resources “regarding…

Read More ADA Retaliation Claim, Arising From Termination 2 Months After HR Complaint of Discrimination, Survives Dismissal
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In Roberts v. AHS Hillcrest Medical Center, LLC et al, No. 26-CV-0171-CVE-JFJ, 2026 WL 264136 (N.D. Okla. Sept. 8, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s retaliation claim under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision aptly illustrates the legal principle that, under certain circumstances, a retaliation claim…

Read More Title VII Retaliation Claim, Arising From Reporting Sexual Harassment, Survives Dismissal
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In Colestock v. Louis Dejoy, Postmaster Gen., United States Postal Serv., No. 25-2941, 2026 WL 2607798 (9th Cir. Sept. 3, 2026), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, affirmed the lower court’s award of summary judgment on plaintiff’s claims of disparate treatment and wrongful termination on the basis of sex, hostile work environment,…

Read More 9th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Title VII Sex Discrimination, Hostile Work Environment, and Retaliation Claims Against USPS
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In Clay v. Xavier University of Louisiana, No. CV 26-349, 2026 WL 2525478 (E.D. La. Aug. 27, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claim of retaliation asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Initially, the court held that plaintiff failed to sufficiently allege a claim of…

Read More Title VII Retaliation Claim, Arising From Complaints to HR, Survives Dismissal
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