Walker v. City of Lakewood

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• granting summary judgment on retaliation claims when the plaintiff could not show that 3020-a hearing was biased or flawed
• finding identity of issues where issue of whether Plaintiff's termination was based on impermissible considerations or performance concerns was raised in 3020-a hearing
• fair opportunity to litigate satisfied where parties were represented by counsel, with “robust” opportunity to present evidence
• “Whether Plaintiff was terminated because of valid performance concerns or impermissible considerations is dispositive of Plaintiffs discrimination claims, and that same issue was raised in the Section 3020-a hearing.”

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