Fifth Circuit· 5/17/2001

Rios v. Rossotti

Citations

252 F.3d 375
2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 9420
81 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 40,776
85 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1598
2001 WL 526663

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noting that \[s]tatements of non decision makers become relevant ... when the ultimate decision maker's action is merely a `rubber stamp' for the subordinate's recommendation\
holding discriminatory statements are insufficient to create Jury issue when statements were made by non- decisionmakers who did not exert leverage over decisionmaker
noting that, in determining whether summary judgment is appropriate, a court considers the strength of the plaintiffs prima facie case, the probative value of the proof that the employer’s explanation is false, and any evidence that support the employer’s case
finding a claimant failed to establish a prima facie case when she could not demonstrate evidence that showed a discriminating peer had leverage or exerted influence over the decisionmaker
“The framework for analyzing a retaliation claim is the same as that used in the employment discrimination context.”
“The framework for analyzing a retaliation claim is the same as that used in the employment discrimination context.”

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Judges: King, Aldisert, Benavides

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