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Court granted defendant's motion to dismiss in part and denied in part. Plaintiff's Title VII race discrimination claim and ADEA age discrimination claim survived the motion; her Section 1983 due process claim, OWBPA claim, and breach of contract claim were dismissed.
Barrer-Cohen v. Greenburgh Central School District
What Happened
A former employee sued the Greenburgh Central School District, claiming she was fired because of her race and age. She also alleged the school district retaliated against her for complaining about unfair treatment and violated her employment contract.
What the Court Decided
The court allowed some of her claims to move forward while dismissing others. Her race discrimination and age discrimination claims can proceed in court. However, the judge dismissed her claims about due process violations, a federal law protecting workers over 40, and breach of contract. The court did not award any money damages at this stage.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts take race and age discrimination claims seriously—these claims survived the initial dismissal. However, not all employment disputes succeed. Workers should understand that different laws protect different rights, and some protections are stronger than others. Those facing discrimination should document incidents carefully and report them through proper channels.
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