Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-6062
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Roberts v. Progressive Independence Inc.
Employer who fails to provide disabled employee with personal care attendant for the time needed to do work related activities constitutes wrongful discharge. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-1181 and 98-1183
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Chessin v. Keystone Resort Management Inc.
Totality of circumstances is the appropriate approach to determine whether establishment is primarily recreational for purposes of applying Fair Labor Standards Act exemption. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 9, 1999 | |
97-3387
|
O'Shea v. Yellow Technology Services Inc.
Telling coworkers about potential sexual harassment complaint against employer while working in hostile, insulting, and intimidating work environment justifies sexual harassment suit. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-1061 and 98-1069
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Yapp v. Excel Corp.
Stipulated dismissal with prejudice of action for overtime compensation precludes separate action for wrongful discharge. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-4049
|
McCann v. Rosquist, D.C., P.C.
Evidence that chiropractor committed offense of forcible sexual abuse against female employees states cause of action under the Violence Against Women Act. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-1149
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Gohier v. Enright
When persons disability-related conduct nonetheless warrants the police response elicited, then theres no viable claim for relief. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-6288
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Corbin v. Runyon
Order |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 9, 1999 | |
99-3055
|
Stephens v. City of Topeka
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-1442
|
Carey v. United Parcel Service
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 9, 1999 | |
98-7134
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Marshal Standard v. Union Pacific Railroad Company
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 9, 1999 | |
97-5233
|
Whitehead v. Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
Waiver provision in early retirement offer doesnt provide employees with independent cause of action for alleged discrimination. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 7, 1999 | |
98-1165
|
Kaferly v. US West Technologies
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 7, 1999 | |
98-3344
|
Tuckness v. Runyon
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-3356
|
Perez v. Interconnect Devices Incorp.
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-1125
|
Bullington v. United Air Lines Inc.
Reliable statistical data shows illegal hiring practice had disparate impact on women. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-4154 and 97-4162
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Knowlton v. Teltrust Phones Inc.
Jury should decide punitive damages issue in sexual harassment suit. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-3102 and 98-3118
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Martin v. State of Kansas
Employee who cannot perform all duties which might have been required isnt covered by Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-2015 and 98-2030
|
EEOC v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Punitive damages warranted where store discriminated in face of perceived risk that its actions would violate law. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-1195 and 97-1221
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Bennett v. Coors Brewing Co.
Totality of circumstances is correct approach to determine whether waiver of age discrimination claims is voluntary. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-2343 and 98-2003
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Perry v. Woodward
At-will employee can maintain a cause of action for wrongful termination under Civil Rights Act. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-3013
|
Stamper v. Total Petroleum Inc.
Pension plan that didn't specify actuarial assumptions to be used in reducing benefits doesn't violate ERISA. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98CA1521
|
Herrera v. San Luis Central Railroad Co.
Railroad employee may assert retaliatory discharge claim based on termination related to claims brought under FELA. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-3323
|
Tolbert v. KPHN Radio
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-3325
|
Gearhart v. Sears, Roebuck and Company
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-1361
|
Talbott v. Widnall
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
B116465
|
Peatros v. Bank of America NT&SA
National Bank Act preempts state law employment suits where bank's Board approves of bank officer's termination. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 3, 1999 | |
B090258
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Lane v. Hughes Aircraft, Co.
Employee can rely on indirect or circumstantial evidence to show race-based discrimination. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 2, 1999 | |
96-16172 and 96-16284
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Local 159, 342, 343 & 444 v. Nor-Cal Plumbing Inc.
Labor Management Relations Act may provide courts with subject-matter jurisdiction over employees' trust fund when ERISA does not. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 29, 1999 | |
97-17039
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Pacheco v. New Life Bakery Inc.
In Title VII sexual harassment cases, employer is vicariously liable for harassment committed by supervisor. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 29, 1999 | |
97-55572
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Bendixen v. Standard Insurance Co.
Unless conflict of interest between an ERISA plan administrator and claimant is 'serious,' court's review is limited to abuse-of-discretion standard. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 29, 1999 |