Phillips v. Fashion Institute of Technology

  1. March 08, 2024

    2nd Circ. Reopens Black Worker's Retaliation Suit

    The Second Circuit on Friday reinstated part of a Black employee's suit against a colleague at the Fashion Institute of Technology, saying her retaliation claims should remain alive, but upheld dismissal of the university and a dean from the case.

  2. February 26, 2024

    2nd Circ. Leery Of FIT Worker's Retaliation Claims

    A Second Circuit panel seemed reluctant Monday to revive a Black office worker's suit claiming her employer unlawfully denied her a promotion because she made internal race bias complaints, with one judge saying he was "confused" by her claims.

  3. January 31, 2024

    4 Argument Sessions Bias Attys Should Watch In February

    The Second Circuit has a busy month ahead in the employment sphere, taking on a whistleblower case against Barclays, a national origin bias claim against a major property service union and a race discrimination battle against the Fashion Institute of Technology. Here's a look at these oral argument sessions, plus one before the Ninth Circuit, that discrimination lawyers should be watching this month.