Explore 8 court opinions on 42 U S C 1981. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Bank in Discrimination Case
Parrott v. International Bank, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Passenger's Discrimination Claim
Palova v. United Airlines, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a passenger's discrimination...
Eighth Circuit: Harassment Not Severe Enough for Hostile Work Environment Claim
Gina Christopherson v. Cinema Entertainment Corp., decided by Eighth Circuit on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Discrimination Case
Eddie Richardson v. Karim Kharbouch, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
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Sigalovskaya v. Braden, decided by Second Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by Ms. Sigalovskaya...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Discrimination Case
Bruckner Truck Sales v. Guzman, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Bruckner T...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Passenger's Discrimination Claims
Palova v. United Airlines, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a passenger's discrimination clai...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Marriott in Discrimination Case
Peter Maldini v. Marriott International, Incorporated, decided by Fourth Circuit on June 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary...