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May 13, 2026 by mjpospis

Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Claims, Arising From Alleged Sexual Assault at Political Fundraising Event, Survive Dismissal

In Quintinar v. New York State Office of the Attorney General et al, No. 160721/22, 2026 WL 1291362 (N.Y. App. Div. May 12, 2026), the court held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged claims of, inter alia, sex discrimination and retaliation in violation of the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. From the decision: Plaintiff…

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December 16, 2025 by mjpospis

MoMA Performer Sufficiently Alleges NYCHRL Hostile Work Environment Claim, Court Holds

In Bonafede v. Museum of Modern Art, No. 150557/2024, 2025 WL 3634707 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Dec. 11, 2025), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged a claim of hostile work environment under the New York City Human Rights Law. The court summarized the facts as follows: Bonafede brings this action as a result…

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December 3, 2025 by mjpospis

Title VII Sex-Based Hostile Work Environment Claim Sufficiently Alleged; Status of Key Actor to be Clarified in Amended Complaint

In Ghiorse v. John H. Cook, Jr. Painting Contractor, Inc. et al, No. 3:25-CV-1578 (BKS/MJK), 2025 WL 3465995 (N.D.N.Y. Dec. 2, 2025), the court, inter alia, recommended the the district court allow plaintiff’s hostile work environment claim under Title VII o the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to proceed against the entity defendant – but…

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November 3, 2025 by mjpospis

Sex Discrimination Claims Properly Dismissed; Alleged Discriminatory Comments Were “Stray Remarks”

In Nambiar v. Cent. Orthopedic Grp., LLP, No. 24-1103, 2025 WL 3007285 (2d Cir. Oct. 28, 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit – applying the “stray remarks” doctrine – affirmed the lower court’s award of summary judgment dismissing plaintiff’s claim of sex-based discrimination. From the decision: Nambiar points to remarks made…

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