Monday, August 20th, 2007

Judge Collins: IIED v. Constructive Discharge

Last Wednesday the Alaska Supreme Court affirmed Judge Patricia Collins’ summary judgment against a Juneau citizen who claimed that a Juneau Police officer had tortiously harassed him.  In its unpublished opinion, the court adopted Judge Collins’ “thorough discussion of the IIED issue.”  Olivit v. Comolli, No. 1284 (Alaska Aug. 15, 2007).
Collins held that plaintiff Olivit […]

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Filed under Constructive discharge, Attorney fees

Monday, August 20th, 2007

EEOC Consent Decree in Zale’s Pregnancy Case

The Seattle office of the EEOC sued Zales, alleging that it had denied Christina Kantarzis a promotion at the Sears Mall branch in Anchorage because of her pregnancy.   EEOC v. Zale Corporation, 3:07-cv-00033-JWS (D.Alaska).   Before any motion practice, the parties settled the matter.  Judge Sedwick approved the Consent Decree and Notice to Employees on July 9, 2007. The Consent Decree […]

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Filed under Title VII, Settlement