Explore 23 court opinions on Race Discrimination. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Housing Authority
Lydia Bryant Bey v. the Housing Authority of the City of Winter Park D/B/A Tuscany at Aloma Apartments, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outco...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for employer in wrongful termination case
Demetrius T. Crockett v. Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Demetrius T. Crockett, sued Keyst...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of SEC Employee's Race and Gender Discrimination Claims
This case involves Eric Smith, who was an employee of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and alleged that he was discriminated against based on his race (African-American) and gender (male) ...
Appellate court rules against former employee's wrongful termination and discrimination claims
This case involves a former employee, Jamie Alex, who sued the Housing Authority of the City of Luling, Texas, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination based on race and gender. Alex claimed t...
Second Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Race and Age Discrimination Case
In Russell v. Scott, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a case involving claims of employment discrimination. The plaintiff, Russell, alleged that he was subjected to discriminatory treatme...
Court Grants Summary Judgment to Amazon in Race and Age Discrimination Lawsuit
This case involves Mr. Johnson, a former Amazon employee, who sued Amazon for employment discrimination based on his race and age, and for retaliation after he complained about the alleged discriminat...
Appeals Court Revives Discrimination Lawsuit Against City of Tulsa, Citing Inconsistent Explanations for Firing
This case involves Ms. Jiang, a former employee of the City of Tulsa, who sued the City alleging discrimination based on her race and national origin (Chinese) and retaliation after she was fired. She...
Correctional Officer Loses Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against State of Georgia
This case involves Mr. Fadesire, who sued the State of Georgia after he was terminated from his position as a correctional officer. Fadesire claimed that his termination was discriminatory and retalia...
Appeals Court Reverses Dismissal of Doctor's Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against NYC Hospital, Remands for Further Proceedings
This case involves Dr. Jin, a former medical resident at a New York City hospital, who sued the City of New York and several individuals alleging discrimination based on her race and national origin (...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Hennepin County in Race and Age Discrimination, Retaliation Lawsuit
Jacqueline Colson, a former employee of Hennepin County, sued the county alleging discrimination based on race and age, and retaliation, after she was terminated. Colson, who is African-American and w...
Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of Parole Officer's Race and Age Discrimination Lawsuit, Allowing Case to Proceed to Trial
This case involves Horace Cowan, a former parole officer, who sued the New Jersey State Parole Board alleging that he was discriminated against based on his race (African-American) and age when he was...
Appeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment for FAA, Allowing Air Traffic Controller's Discrimination Claims to Proceed to Trial
This case involves Mr. Adams, an air traffic controller, who sued the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) alleging discrimination based on his race (African-American) and age (over 40) after he was ...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Discrimination Case
Thurman Robinson v. New Forest Houston 2020, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Thurman Robinson, sued the defendant, New ...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Claims
Cox v. Gritman Medical Center, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a f...
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...
Court rules employer's stated reasons for termination were not pretext for discrimination
This case involves a former employee, Lealon Johnson, who sued his employer, AECOM Amentum Government Services, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination based on his race and age. Johnson clai...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Discrimination Case
Mora v. C.E. Enterprises, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Mora, sued C.E. Enterprises for wrongful termination, alleging...
Court partially allows retaliation claim to proceed, dismisses discrimination claims
This case involves a dispute over the termination of an employee, Ashley Denson, by Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Ms. Denson alleged that her termination was a result of discrimination based ...
Eighth Circuit: No Title VII Retaliation for Teacher's Harassment Report
Mary Kay Thomas v. Marshall Public Schools, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgmen...
Ninth Circuit: Professor's Speech Not Public Concern, Discrimination Claims Time-Barred
Spatz v. Regents of the University of California, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a forme...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination Claims Against Texas Children's Hospital
Palms v. Texas Children's Hospital, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by ...
Court rules against former employee in race and sex discrimination lawsuit against Betmgm LLC
Jacqueline Davis sued Betmgm LLC, alleging that the company discriminated against her based on her race and sex when it terminated her employment. Davis claimed that she was subjected to a hostile wor...
NC Court Affirms Retaliation Verdict Against DHHS
White v. N.C. Dep't of Health & Hum. Servs., decided by North Carolina Supreme Court on May 23, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee, alleged that the North Caro...