NYS Human Rights Law

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In Cadet v. Macy’s, Inc., No. 22-CV-7406 (VSB), 2026 WL 1998595 (S.D.N.Y. July 10, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claims of race and national origin-based hostile work environment. As to the issue of whether the alleged conduct was sufficiently “severe” or “pervasive” under 42 USC § 1981…

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In Small v. Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), No. 158315/2024, 2026 WL 1880199 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. June 23, 2026), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff’s discrimination and hostile work environment claims are barred by the “election of remedies” doctrine under the New York State Human Rights Law. From the decision: [The NYSHRL] provides that “any…

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In Kilvert v. City Winery, LLC, No. 161087/2024, 2026 WL 1847596 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. June 16, 2026), the court, inter alia, granted plaintiff’s motion to amend their complaint to add a claim of disability discrimination under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. From the decision: The standard for determining liability for discrimination-based…

Read More Disability Discrimination Claims Sufficiently Alleged; Leave to Amend Complaint Granted
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In John Doe 1 et al v. Oscar Davis, Jr. et al, 89 Misc. 3d 1210(A) (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2026) – in which plaintiffs seek to recover damages for negligence, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, prima facie tort, assault, respondeat superior, negligent hiring and violations of the New York State Human Rights Law for…

Read More Sexual Harassment Plaintiffs May Proceed Pseudonymously, Court Holds
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In Manculich v. Five Riverside Towers Owners, Inc., 88 Misc. 3d 1264(A), 254 N.Y.S.3d 921 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2026), the court dismissed plaintiff’s complaint alleging housing discrimination in the form of denying her application for tenancy in their building, based upon a disability that requires her use of a dog as an emotional support animal.…

Read More Disability-Based Housing Discrimination Claims, Arising From Alleged Denial Due to Emotional Support Dog, Dismissed
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In Nunez-Unda v. Adrien, No. 650971/2022, 2026 WL 1697697, at *9 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. June 04, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claims of retaliation asserted under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. From the decision: The NYSHRL prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee because…

Read More Retaliation Claims, Arising From Termination Following Complaints About Treatment of Foreign-Born, Visa-Dependent Employees, Survive Dismissal
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In Kay v. Banchik, No. 2025–04416, 2026 WL 1655952 (N.Y. App. Div. June 9, 2026), the court modified a lower court order to deny defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s employment discrimination complaint (for actions after a specified date) alleging discrimination under New York State and City Human Rights Laws. From the decision: The court properly…

Read More Age, Gender Discrimination Claims Sufficiently Alleged; Termination Shortly Followed Implementation of Policy Favoring Younger Partners
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In Ophir v. Koneksa Health Inc., No. 655301/2025, 2026 WL 1472577 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. May 19, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s retaliation claims asserted under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws, finding that such claims were sufficiently alleged. From the decision: The retaliation claims under the…

Read More Retaliation Claims Sufficiently Alleged; Termination Followed Complaint Regarding Spiked Drink and Concerns Over Potential Sexual Assault
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In Ophir v. Koneksa Health Inc., No. 655301/2025, 2026 WL 1472577 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. May 19, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s age discrimination claims asserted under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws, finding that such claims were sufficiently alleged. From the decision: The motion to dismiss…

Read More Age Discrimination Sufficiently Alleged; Allegations Included Comments About Wanting the Company to be Younger
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In Hamlin v. 1 Tyger LLC, No. 659803/2025, 2026 WL 1365454 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. May 11, 2026), the court granted the defendant’s motion to compel arbitration of his employment discrimination claims. From the decision: CPLR § 7503(a) provides that a party may move for an order staying an action and compelling arbitration. If there is…

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