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Judges and Judiciary

Jan. 17, 2013

State Supreme Court justice recuses self from employment law case

State Supreme Court Justice Marvin Baxter recused himself from deciding on an employment discrimination case Tuesday one week after a lawsuit was filed against his daughter alleging pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.

By Emily Green
Daily Journal Staff Writer

State Supreme Court Justice Marvin Baxter recused himself from deciding on an employment discrimination case Tuesday one week after a lawsuit was filed against his daughter alleging pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.

The lawsuit against Baxter's daughter, Laura Baxter-Simons, alleges she fired a housekeeper after the housekeeper informed her she was pregnant and asked for 12 weeks of pregnancy leave. Fi...

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