The Connecticut Supreme Court recently upheld a $41.5 million verdict in favor of a high school student who became ill during her school’s study abroad program. The Court’s decision is intended to promote stricter safety standards for study abroad programs. Although this case involved a high school, many higher education groups fear that the outcome […]
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Blog Title: Commercial Litigation
Trump Administration to Investigate Affirmative Action in University Admission
August 21, 2017
On August 1, the New York Times reported that the Trump administration will be redirecting Justice Department resources to investigate universities’ affirmative action admission policies. The report was made after the New York Times received a document stating the Department of Justice would be investigating “intentional race-based discrimination in college and university admissions.” The Times’ […]
The Second Circuit Reviews New York Methodist Hospital Worker’s FMLA Suit
July 18, 2017
On June 30 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found that the District Court erred when it held that an employee had not proven a “serious health condition” to qualify for medical leave. The Second Circuit reasoned that the District Court used an interpretation of the regulation that was too narrow. […]
A Single Racist Comment May Establish a Title VII Violation
July 14, 2017
In April 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, held that a single racist comment can, when severe enough, establish a discriminatory hostile work environment. Otis Daniel, a 35-year-old African American male, began working for T&M Protection Resources, Inc. in 2010. Daniel worked as a fire safety director for T&M for […]
Third Circuit Court Denies Penn State Football Coaches’ Claim
July 10, 2017
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (the “Third Circuit”) recently affirmed the U.S. District Court’s decision to grant Penn State University’s motion to dismiss claims made by two former Penn State football coaches. Coaches Jay Paterno and William Kenney sued Penn State in 2014, claiming they were denied due process of […]
University of Chicago Prevails in Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
March 15, 2017
A federal jury in Illinois recently returned a verdict in favor of the University of Chicago Medical Center (“UCMC”) in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit. A former UCMC resident, Dr. Maria Artunduaga (“Artunduaga”), sued the University of Chicago in 2012, claiming she experienced discrimination (hostile work environment) while employed by the UCMC. Artunduaga began her […]
New York Post Sports Writer Sues Following Post-Tweet Termination
March 13, 2017
The New York Post (“the Post”), a daily newspaper known for its tabloid style journalism, recently terminated sports columnist Bart Hubbuch (“Hubbuch”), after he posted a tweet critical of President Donald Trump. Hubbuch has since filed a lawsuit against the Post in New York State Supreme Court, claiming that the Post, in terminating the writer, […]
Transgender Students Find Success in Pennsylvania Federal Court
March 10, 2017
Three transgender high school students in Pittsburgh recently prevailed in federal court in temporarily halting a school district policy requiring the students to use restrooms that do not conform with their gender identities. The Pennsylvania court’s decision comes just a week after the Trump administration announced that it would rescind guidance issued by the Obama […]
UPS Facing Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Class Action Lawsuit
March 7, 2017
United Parcel Service, Inc. (“UPS”), the world’s largest package delivery company, was recently hit with a proposed class action lawsuit in a federal court in Florida. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) by “using background checks to make employment decisions without providing workers or applicants with the results.” […]
UVA Administrator Files Gender Discrimination Suit
February 28, 2017
A University of Virginia (“UVA”) administrator, Betsy Ackerson (“Ackerson”), recently filed a lawsuit in a Virginia federal court against the UVA Board of Visitors, claiming that the university knowingly paid her less than her male counterparts. Ackerson’s lawsuit alleges violations of four federal laws: the Equal Pay Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of […]