Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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In Fisher v. Valley Stream Central High School District et al, 2025 WL 2467046 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 27, 2025), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff sufficiently stated a cause of action for retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, plaintiff alleged that defendants suspended her pay and benefits, in retaliation…

Read More Title VII Retaliation Claim, Based on Complaints About Alleged Excessive Workload Due to Status as Unmarried Woman With Children, Survives Dismissal
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In Rachwalski v. Pamela Bondi et al, 2025 WL 2432162 (S.D.Ind. Aug. 21, 2025), the court, inter alia, granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s sex-based hostile work environment claim asserted under Title VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964. From the decision: Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on…

Read More Sex-Based Hostile Work Environment Claim Dismissed; Alleged Conduct Was Not Objectively Offensive Nor Severe or Pervasive
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In Nash v. City of Cincinnati et al, 2025 WL 2403821 (S.D.Ohio Aug. 19, 2025), the court, inter alia, granted defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s race-based hostile work environment claim. From the decision: Defendants next move to dismiss Plaintiff’s hostile work environment claim. (Motion, Doc. 4, Pg. ID 42.) Title VII protects an employee who…

Read More Race-Based Hostile Work Environment Claim Dismissed; Alleged Events, While “Troubling,” Were Too Remote
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In Yelder v. Hegseth, 2025 WL 2373355 (8th Cir. 2025), the court, inter alia, affirmed the summary judgment dismissal of plaintiff’s hostile work environment claim asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From the decision: Here, Yelder argues that the following conduct constitutes severe or pervasive conduct: (1) Parker ripping up…

Read More Title VII Hostile Work Environment Claim, Though Based on Insensitive and Offensive Comments, Held Properly Dismissed
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In Kennedy v. Ceva Logistics U.S., Ing., No. 3:23-cv-01362, 2025 WL 2231049 (M.D.Tenn. Aug. 5, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claim of race-based hostile work environment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As to the element of “severity”, the court explained: CEVA attempts…

Read More Race-Based Hostile Work Environment Survives Summary Judgment; Evidence Included Alleged Use of N-Word & Slave-Related Comment
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In Tardiff v. Laborers International Union of North American Local Union 609 et al, 2025 WL 2374000 (D.Mass. Aug. 15, 2025), the court, inter alia, held that plaintiff sufficiently alleged sexual harassment under Massachusetts state law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From the decision: Ms. Tardiff has alleged that Mr.…

Read More Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claims Survive Dismissal; Allegations Include Disparaging Comments and Brandishing Firearm
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In Erazo v. IGH Restoration LLC, 23 Civ. 3982 (DEH), 2025 WL 2298712 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 8, 2025), concerning alleged sexual harassment, the court denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, this decision discusses the issue of whether a defendant is considered an…

Read More Sexual Harassment Plaintiff Presents Sufficient Evidence to Create Triable Issue as to Whether Defendant is a Title VII “Employer”
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In Choudhury v. Northwell Health, Inc., 23-cv-01406 (NCM) (SIL), 2025 WL 2300220 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 8, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s claims of race, religion, and national origin based hostile work environment asserted under the New York State Human Rights Law. Notably, the court initially granted defendants’ motion…

Read More Hostile Work Environment Claims Survive Summary Judgment Under NYS Human Rights Law (But Not Title VII)
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Being fired is an incredibly stressful and confusing experience, especially when you believe the termination was unfair or illegal. It’s a moment when emotions run high, and it can be difficult to think clearly. However, the actions you take (or don’t take) immediately following your termination can significantly impact your ability to pursue a legal…

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In Parks v. Nordson Medical of NH Inc., 2025 WL 2177177 (E.D.Tenn. July 31, 2025), the court held that plaintiff’s allegations did not plausibly state a claim for sexual harassment, and therefore that the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 did not apply. From the decision: A court determines…

Read More Sexual Harassment Insufficiently Alleged; “Vulgar” Conduct Not Actionable
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