by Mark Travis | Jul 27, 2025 | Title VII
In Hayes v. Clariant Plastics & Coatings USA (6th Cir., No. 24-1336, 07/18/2025), the plaintiff was terminated as part of a reduction in force. She sued, alleging age and sex discrimination, and hostile work environment. The district court granted summary judgment...
by Mark Travis | Jun 24, 2025 | ADEA
In Kean v. Brinker International d/b/a Chili’s (6th Cir., No. 24-5514, 06/17/2025), the restaurant chain fired a 59-year-old restaurant general manager, replaced him with a 33-year-old, and he sued claiming age discrimination. The trial court granted summary...
by Mark Travis | Apr 23, 2025 | Arbitration
In Gavin v. Lady Jane’s Haircuts for Men Holding Co. (6th Cir., No. No. 24-1509, 4/23/2025), a group of hair stylists sued their employer for overtime wages under the FLSA, asserting they had been misclassified as independent contractors. The parties had an...
by Mark Travis | Apr 21, 2025 | Arbitration
In Ruiz v. Butts Foods, LP, and Quirch Foods, LLC (Tenn. Ct. App., No. 81762, 4/14/25), the plaintiff asserted claims against the joint employers for sexual harassment and retaliation, as well as tort claims for battery, intentional and negligent infliction of...
by Mark Travis | Mar 7, 2025 | Arbitration
In Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (S.Ct. No. 23-971, 2/26/25), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that voluntary dismissals under F.R.C.P. Rule 41(a) may constitute final orders under Rule 60(b), thus paving the way for previously dismissed claims...
