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· 4/26/2004

Evelyn Bodett, Wife David Bodett, Husband v. Coxcom, Inc., a Delaware Corporation

Citations

  • 366 F.3d 736
  • 2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 8154
  • 85 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 41,682
  • 93 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1108
  • 2004 WL 877643

How courts have described this case

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  • recognizing that the ACRA is “generally identical” to Title VII and that Title VII case is persuasive in the interpretation of ACRA
  • noting that \false accusations alone\ are typically \not enough to constitute an intentional infliction of emotional distress\
  • explaining that Title VII claims and ACRA claims are generally treated identically, and applying McDonnell Douglas to a disparate- treatment religious-discrimination claim
  • noting that a “party cannot create a dispute of fact by simply questioning the credibility of a witness”
  • stating that a “genuine dispute of material fact exists where a reasonable jury could return a verdict for the non-moving party” (citation 4 omitted)
  • asserting that “[circumstantial evidence] must be ‘specific’ and ‘substantial’ in order to create a triable issue with respect to whether the employer intended to discriminate on the basis of [a prohibited ground].”

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Judges: Fernandez, Hawkins, Thomas

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