Singer-Reed v. Planes Moving and Storage, Inc.

**The Dispute** This case involved Singer-Reed, who filed multiple claims against Harvard University and an investigator named Harrington. Singer-Reed alleged racial discrimination, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and several other violations including Title IX and due process claims. **The Court's Decision** The court issued a mixed ruling on the employer's request to dismiss the case entirely. The judge allowed three of Singer-Reed's claims against Harvard to move forward: breach of contract, breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, and racial discrimination under federal civil rights law. However, the court dismissed Singer-Reed's Title IX, due process, and negligence claims against Harvard. Additionally, all claims against the individual investigator Harrington were thrown out. **What This Means for Workers** This ruling shows that workers can successfully pursue certain types of claims against their employers, particularly contract violations and racial discrimination. However, it also demonstrates that not all workplace grievances will survive legal challenges. Workers should understand that employment cases often involve multiple claims, and courts will evaluate each one separately. Some may proceed to trial while others get dismissed early in the process.