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Lockhart v. Coastal International Security, Inc.

D.D.C.December 14, 2013No. Civil Action No. 2011-2264Cited 2 times
Defendant WinCoastal International Security, Inc.
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Case Details

Citation
5 F. Supp. 3d 101, 2013 WL 6571605, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 175570
Judge(s)
Judge Beryl A. Howell
Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
Civil
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
summary judgment

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wrongful TerminationRetaliation

Outcome

The employer prevailed on summary judgment on the sole remaining claim of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. The court found that the plaintiff failed to establish that her termination was motivated by pregnancy or retaliation for refusing to make a false statement, and that the employer had legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for termination based on documented disciplinary violations.

What This Ruling Means

# Lockhart v. Coastal International Security, Inc. - Case Summary **What Happened** Lockhart filed an employment law case against Coastal International Security, Inc., a security company. The specific details of the dispute aren't fully available, but the case involved a workplace disagreement serious enough to bring to court. **What the Court Decided** The court dismissed the case on December 14, 2013. This means the judge ruled that the case could not proceed, and Lockhart did not receive any money damages from the company. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case demonstrates that not all employment disputes result in successful lawsuits. When a case is dismissed, it typically means the court found insufficient grounds to move forward—perhaps due to missing evidence, procedural problems, or legal deficiencies in the claim itself. For workers considering legal action, this serves as a reminder that successfully challenging an employer requires proper documentation, timing, and understanding of employment laws. Workers should consult with legal professionals early and gather strong evidence to support their claims.

This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.

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