31 Cited authorities

Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.
477 U.S. 242 (1986) Cited 239,217 times 38 Legal Analyses
Holding that summary judgment is not appropriate if "the dispute about a material fact is ‘genuine,’ that is, if the evidence is such that a reasonable jury could return a verdict for the nonmoving party"
Matsushita Elec. Indus. Co. v. Zenith Radio
475 U.S. 574 (1986) Cited 114,430 times 38 Legal Analyses
Holding that, on summary judgment, antitrust plaintiffs "must show that the inference of conspiracy is reasonable in light of the competing inferences of independent action or collusive action that could not have harmed" them
Scott v. Harris
550 U.S. 372 (2007) Cited 12,367 times 11 Legal Analyses
Holding that if opposing parties tell two different versions of the facts, and one is blatantly contradicted by the record, a court should not adopt that version of the facts in ruling on a motion for summary judgment
Burlington N. & Santa Fe Ry. Co. v. White
548 U.S. 53 (2006) Cited 11,469 times 104 Legal Analyses
Holding that a jury could find a reassignment from a position with "an indication of prestige" to one involving less desirable responsibilities "would have been materially adverse to a reasonable employee"
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green
411 U.S. 792 (1973) Cited 52,803 times 96 Legal Analyses
Holding in employment discrimination case that statistical evidence of employer's general policy and practice may be relevant circumstantial evidence of discriminatory intent behind individual employment decision
Teamsters v. United States
431 U.S. 324 (1977) Cited 4,627 times 27 Legal Analyses
Holding that a plaintiff who did not apply for a position can still make prima facie showing if he can demonstrate his application for the position would have been futile
Baldwin Cty. Welcome Ctr. v. Brown
466 U.S. 147 (1984) Cited 2,658 times 3 Legal Analyses
Holding that a plaintiff "who fails to act diligently cannot invoke equitable principles to excuse that lack of diligence"
Fuentes v. Perskie
32 F.3d 759 (3d Cir. 1994) Cited 3,804 times 2 Legal Analyses
Holding that a plaintiff can challenge a legitimate reason for an employment action by showing, inter alia, that the employer treated other, similarly situated persons not of her protected class more favorably
Krouse v. American Sterilizer Company
126 F.3d 494 (3d Cir. 1997) Cited 1,704 times
Holding that the burden-shifting framework of McDonnell Douglas applies to retaliation claims under the ADA
Hugh v. Butler Cty. Family YMCA
418 F.3d 265 (3d Cir. 2005) Cited 1,069 times 1 Legal Analyses
Holding that one's "satisfactory performance of duties, leading to a promotion, does establish a plaintiff's qualification for a job"
Rule 56 - Summary Judgment
Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 Cited 333,232 times 158 Legal Analyses
Holding a party may move for summary judgment on any part of any claim or defense in the lawsuit
Rule 15 - Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
Fed. R. Civ. P. 15 Cited 92,835 times 91 Legal Analyses
Finding that, per N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1024, New York law provides a more forgiving principle for relation back in the context of naming John Doe defendants described with particularity in the complaint
Rule 6 - Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers
Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 Cited 50,129 times 24 Legal Analyses
Holding that "if the last day [of a period] is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday."
Rule 16 - Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management
Fed. R. Civ. P. 16 Cited 34,667 times 53 Legal Analyses
Adopting the sanctions authorized by Rule 37(b)
Section 2000e-2 - Unlawful employment practices
42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2 Cited 28,781 times 171 Legal Analyses
Adopting case law prior to June 4, 1989, “with respect to the concept of ‘alternative employment practice’ ”
Section 2000e-5 - Enforcement provisions
42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5 Cited 27,187 times 124 Legal Analyses
Holding charges must be made in writing, under oath, and contain all information as the Commission requires
Section 2000e-3 - Other unlawful employment practices
42 U.S.C. § 2000e-3 Cited 14,658 times 43 Legal Analyses
Prohibiting retaliation against employees who "oppos[e] any [unlawful] practice"
Section 1981a - Damages in cases of intentional discrimination in employment
42 U.S.C. § 1981a Cited 4,200 times 55 Legal Analyses
Finding that "additional remedies under Federal law are needed to deter unlawful harassment and intentional discrimination in the workplace"

Shabazz v. N.J. Transit

31 Cited authorities

Holding that summary judgment is not appropriate if "the dispute about a material fact is ‘genuine,’ that is, if the evidence is such that a reasonable jury could return a verdict for the nonmoving party"

Holding that, on summary judgment, antitrust plaintiffs "must show that the inference of conspiracy is reasonable in light of the competing inferences of independent action or collusive action that could not have harmed" them

Holding that if opposing parties tell two different versions of the facts, and one is blatantly contradicted by the record, a court should not adopt that version of the facts in ruling on a motion for summary judgment

Holding that a jury could find a reassignment from a position with "an indication of prestige" to one involving less desirable responsibilities "would have been materially adverse to a reasonable employee"

Holding in employment discrimination case that statistical evidence of employer's general policy and practice may be relevant circumstantial evidence of discriminatory intent behind individual employment decision

Holding that a plaintiff who did not apply for a position can still make prima facie showing if he can demonstrate his application for the position would have been futile

Holding that a plaintiff "who fails to act diligently cannot invoke equitable principles to excuse that lack of diligence"

Holding that a plaintiff can challenge a legitimate reason for an employment action by showing, inter alia, that the employer treated other, similarly situated persons not of her protected class more favorably

Holding that the burden-shifting framework of McDonnell Douglas applies to retaliation claims under the ADA

Holding that one's "satisfactory performance of duties, leading to a promotion, does establish a plaintiff's qualification for a job"

Holding a party may move for summary judgment on any part of any claim or defense in the lawsuit

Finding that, per N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1024, New York law provides a more forgiving principle for relation back in the context of naming John Doe defendants described with particularity in the complaint

Holding that "if the last day [of a period] is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday."

Adopting the sanctions authorized by Rule 37(b)

Adopting case law prior to June 4, 1989, “with respect to the concept of ‘alternative employment practice’ ”

Holding charges must be made in writing, under oath, and contain all information as the Commission requires

Prohibiting retaliation against employees who "oppos[e] any [unlawful] practice"

Finding that "additional remedies under Federal law are needed to deter unlawful harassment and intentional discrimination in the workplace"