NYC Human Rights Law

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In Philippe v. The City of New York, No. 151444/2023, 2024 WL 4850897 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Nov. 15, 2024), the court dismissed plaintiff’s claims of employment discrimination asserted under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. This decision provides instructive guidance as to how courts apply the general rule of…

Read More Employment Discrimination Case Dismissed, Absent Allegation Taht Plaintiff Was Treated Differently or Worse Than Colleagues of Other Races
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In Ellis v. The City of New York, No. 157791/2023, 2024 WL 4894431 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Nov. 25, 2024), the court, applying the “election of remedies” doctrine under the New York State Human Rights Law, dismissed plaintiff’s complaint for employment discrimination. From the decision: Here, Plaintiff initiated an action with the NYSDHR…

Read More Discrimination Claims Dismissed Under the “Election of Remedies” Doctrine
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In Diaz-Roa v. Hermes Law, P.C. et al, 24-cv-2105 (LJL), 2024 WL 4866450 (SDNY Nov. 21, 2024), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claims of sexual harassment asserted under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. From the decision: The complaint contains several paragraphs of conduct alleged to constitute…

Read More Sexual Harassment Claims Sufficiently Alleged; Allegations Included Focus on Plaintiff’s, But Not Male Employees’, Appearances
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In Jean-Pierre v. City of New York, No. 153859/2023, 2024 WL 4753498 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Nov. 12, 2024), the court denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claims of race discrimination and hostile work environment. From the decision: Plaintiff’s amended complaint alleges sufficient facts to support claims of discrimination and hostile work environment…

Read More Race-Based Discrimination & Hostile Work Environment Claims Sufficiently Alleged Against City of New York, Court Holds
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In Murray v. Brag Sales Inc. d/b/a Uneeda Enterprises et al, 2024 WL 4635479 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 31, 2024), the court denied plaintiff’s motion for reconsideration of the dismissal of his claim of employment discrimination asserted under the New York City Human Rights Law. This decision is instructive on the geographic reach of that statute. From…

Read More Court Upholds Dismissal of NYCHRL Discrimination Claim; Plaintiff Worked Outside NYC
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In Fernsmith v. City of New York, No. 158467/2023, 2024 WL 4604773 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Oct. 29, 2024), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s disability-based hostile work environment claim asserted under the New York City Human Rights Law. From the decision: Under the CHRL, a hostile work environment…

Read More Disability-Based Hostile Work Environment Claim Sufficiently Alleged Against City of New York
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In Cutaneo v. New York City Dept. of Educ., No. 509064/2024, 2024 WL 4373365, 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 33478(U) (N.Y. Sup Ct, Kings County Oct. 01, 2024), the court dismissed plaintiff’s employment discrimination claims, due to the failure to file a Notice of Claim. The court explained: In lieu of an answer, defendants served the…

Read More Discrimination Claims Dismissed Against NYC Dept. of Education Due to Failure to File a Notice of Claim
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In Reach v. Healthfirst, Inc., 23-CV-8085 (JPO), 2024 WL 4493769 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 15, 2024), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s hostile work environment claims asserted under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws.[1]The court initially found that plaintiff failed to sufficiently allege claims under federal law. From the decision:…

Read More Race-Based Hostile Work Environment Claims Sufficiently Alleged Under NYS and NYC Human Rights Laws
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In Simmons v. The City of New York, No. 157761/2023, 2024 WL 4467701 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Oct. 08, 2024), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claims of disability discrimination. From the decision: The City’s motion to dismiss Plaintiff’s claim of disability discrimination is denied. In addition to the Harrington factors,…

Read More Disability Discrimination Claims Sufficiently Alleged Against City of New York, Court Finds
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In Simmons v. The City of New York, No. 157761/2023, 2024 WL 4467701 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Oct. 08, 2024), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claims of race and gender discrimination. From the decision: To sufficiently allege a prima facie case of employment discrimination under State HRL and…

Read More Race, Gender Discrimination Sufficiently Alleged Against City of New York
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