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Pasternack v. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

2nd CircuitNovember 23, 2015No. 14-4101-cv
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Case Details

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Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

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Outcome

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the district court's dismissal and certified two unresolved questions of New York law to the New York Court of Appeals regarding whether drug testing regulations create a duty of care and whether fraud can be established through reliance on false statements to third parties.

What This Ruling Means

**Pasternack v. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings - Employment Law Case Summary** This case involved an employment dispute between a worker named Pasternack and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, a major medical testing company. The case was filed in federal court and decided in November 2015. Unfortunately, the available court records don't provide enough detail to explain the specific nature of the workplace dispute or what employment issues were at stake. The case involved employment law claims, but the exact problems between the employee and employer aren't clear from the limited information available. Similarly, the court's final decision and reasoning cannot be determined from the incomplete case details provided. The outcome of the case - whether the employee won or lost, and any potential damages awarded - is not specified in the available records. **What This Means for Workers:** Without knowing the specific details of this case, it's difficult to draw concrete lessons for workers. However, this case serves as a reminder that employees do have legal options when workplace disputes arise. Workers facing employment problems should document issues carefully and consider consulting with employment attorneys to understand their rights and potential legal remedies under employment law.

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