Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Eighth Circuit: Reversing summary judgment for supervisor in five prison guards’ §1981 and §1983 racial harassment claims, the court held that the district court improperly looked at the racial comments directly experienced by a particular plaintiff in isolation rather than considering them collectively for all plaintiffs because while “each individual did not hear every remark referenced in their complaint or depositions, each black officer became aware of them”
Fifth Circuit: The court affirmed summary judgment on overtime claim under Fair Labor Standards Act for direct caregivers who were not paid for time spent in homes from 10 PM to 6 AM, finding sufficient evidence that they were “employees” and not independent contractors, that FLSA companionship services exemption did not apply, and district court did not err in refusing to omit a liquidated damages award
Fourth Circuit: In vacating summary judgment for state prison on inmates First Amendment claim, the court held that the prison’s voluntary cessation of policy of requiring inmates to provide physical indicia of Islamic faith in order to receive special meals to observe Ramadan did not moot inmate’s claims because prison failed to make it “absolutely clear that the allegedly wrongful behavior could not reasonably be expected to recur”
Bangor Daily: Wisconsin woman claims Camden Harbour Inn discriminated against her and disabled husband

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