Dennis James v. New York Racing Association, and New York State Racing & Wagering Board

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• holding that plaintiffs prima facie case plus evidence of pretext sufficed to permit reasonable juror to infer that retaliation was but-for cause of adverse action
• holding that plaintiff’s claim failed as a matter of law despite his prima facie showing, because “overwhelming” evidence supported defendant’s proffered explanation
• holding that “the test for summary judgment is whether the evidence can reasonably support a verdict in plaintiffs favor”
• stating that prima facie case for discrimination required proof of employer “preference for a person not of the protected class”
• explaining that “in some circumstances a prima facie case plus falsity of the employer’s explanation can, without more, be enough to support a reasonable finding that prohibited discrimination has occurred”
• explaining that “in some circumstances a prima facie case plus falsity of the employer’s explanation can, without more, be enough to support a reasonable finding that prohibited discrimination has occurred”

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