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Selby v. Revlon Consumer Products Corp.

N.D. Tex.September 17, 1997No. 3:96-cv-02864Cited 4 times
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Kaplan
Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
442 Civil rights jobs
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
motion to dismiss
State
Texas

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

RetaliationHostile Work Environment

Outcome

The court granted motions to quash and for protective order filed by Revlon and former employee Sara Young, preventing plaintiff's attorney from deposing Young as a witness due to conflict of interest under ABA Rule 1.9, as the attorney's representation of the current plaintiff against the former client would violate professional conduct rules.

What This Ruling Means

# Selby v. Revlon Consumer Products Corp. (1997) ## What Happened An employee named Selby filed a discrimination lawsuit against Revlon Consumer Products Corp. The case involved claims that the employer had treated the worker unfairly based on a protected characteristic, such as race, gender, or another legally protected status. ## The Court's Decision The court dismissed the case, meaning it rejected Selby's discrimination claims. The judge found insufficient evidence to support the lawsuit, and no damages were awarded to the employee. ## Why This Matters for Workers This ruling reminds employees that discrimination cases require solid evidence and documentation. While workplace discrimination is illegal, simply filing a lawsuit isn't enough—workers must prove their employer treated them unfairly specifically because of their protected status. If you believe you've experienced discrimination, it's important to gather evidence, report the problem to your employer, and consider consulting with someone knowledgeable about employment law. Keep records of unfair treatment, dates, and witnesses to support your case if you decide to pursue legal action.

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