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MCAD Digest: Canton v. Biga Wholesale, Martin, etc .…Employee Wins Emotional Distress Damages and Back Pay in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case

Overview: In Canton v. Biga Wholesale, Martin, etc., the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant, awarding back pay and emotional distress damages for claims of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Complainant, who worked in bread production for Biga’s multiple bakery entities, credibly testified that her direct supervisor began making…

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MCAD Digest: Codinha v. Bear Hill Nursing Center …Employee Wins Emotional Distress Damages for Unlawful Termination

Overview: In Codinha v. Bear Hill Nursing Center, the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant and awarded emotional distress damages for unlawful termination based on age and disability. The Complainant, a Certified Nursing Assistant, was in her early 70s when she fell at home and broke her wrist. After…

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MCAD Digest: Rodriguez v. UPS…Complaint is Dismissed Due to Delivery Dock Worker’s Credibility Issues

Overview: In Rodriguez v. UPS, the MCAD found in favor of the Respondent and dismissed the complaint alleging discrimination based on race and national origin as well as retaliation. The Complainant, a driver and dock worker, claimed that he was subjected to harassing behavior by coworkers, including name-calling and criticism.…

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MCAD Digest: Eslinger v. MA Department of Transportation…Gender Discrimination Claim against MassDOT is Dismissed

Overview: In Eslinger v. MA Department of Transportation, the MCAD found in favor of the Respondent, dismissing a claim of gender discrimination from MassHighway’s former Deputy Chief Engineer of Bridges and Asset Management. The Complainant had alleged that she was the victim of gender discrimination when she was reassigned to…

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MCAD Digest: Bloomfield v. MA Department of Correction…DOC Sergeant Sees His Discrimination Complaint Dismissed

Overview: In Bloomfield v. MA Department of Correction, the MCAD found in favor of the Respondent and dismissed the complaint from a DOC Sergeant alleging a racially-motivated hostile work environment, retaliation, and discrimination based on disability from diabetes. Many of the Complainant’s allegations fell outside the applicable statute of limitations,…

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MCAD Digest: Lapete v. Country Bank …Employee Receives Back Pay and Emotional Distress Damages After Successful Unlawful Termination Claim

Overview: In Lapete v. Country Bank, the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant and awarded back pay and emotional distress damages. The hearing officer determined that the Respondent bank failed to provide a reasonable accommodation for the Complainant’s disability—post-partum depression following the birth of her son via emergency C-section—and…

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MCAD Digest: Aime v. MA Department of Correction …Complaint Alleging Retaliation Due to Prior MCAD Discrimination Charge is Dismissed

Overview: In Aime v. MA Department of Correction, the MCAD found for the Respondent and dismissed a Correction Officer’s allegations of retaliation. The Complainant—who had previously filed a discrimination complaint that was ultimately dismissed—was an African American male with over 20 years in his role at the DOC. Although the…

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MCAD Digest: Adelabu v. Teradyne Inc., Burns, and Schwartz…Employee Wins Racial Discrimination Case

Overview: In Adelabu v. Teradyne Inc. Burns and Schwartz, the MCAD found in favor of the Complainant and awarded emotional distress damages for race-based discrimination. There was sufficient evidence that the Respondent manager expected a greater degree of deference from black subordinates than from white ones. The hostile environment that…

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MCAD Digest: Tsigas v. Department of Correction…Correction Officer’s Disability Discrimination Claim is Dismissed

Overview: In Tsigas v. Department of Correction, the MCAD found in favor of the Respondent and dismissed the Complainant’s disability discrimination claim. The factual record established that the Complainant was not a handicapped individual as defined by statute, as his medical history presented “an array of conflicting symptoms that cannot…

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MCAD Digest: Diaz v. Ace Metal Finishing Inc.…Disability Discrimination Case Against Industrial Company is Dismissed

Overview: In Diaz v. Ace Metal Finishing Inc., the MCAD found in favor of the Respondent industrial company and dismissed the complaint alleging termination of employment based on disability. The Complainant, who went out on a six-month medical leave when his chronic leg condition worsened, was laid off upon returning…

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