Borough Executive Receives Substantial Retirement Package

The Challenge

After raising complaints regarding the treatment she experienced in the workplace, the client alleged that borough officials retaliated against her by undermining her authority and discrediting her in front of subordinate employees, making it increasingly difficult for her to perform her responsibilities effectively.

The matter involved allegations under federal and state employment laws, including discrimination, retaliation, constitutional violations, and due process claims.

Before judicial proceedings could move forward, the client first needed to pursue the administrative process before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The Solution

Nochumson P.C. promptly filed a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on the client’s behalf.

After reviewing the matter, the EEOC issued a right-to-sue letter, permitting the client to pursue claims in court.

Nochumson P.C. then filed litigation in federal court asserting claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and related state law claims.

When the borough attempted to dismiss the lawsuit, the federal court denied the motion, allowing the litigation to proceed.

Employment discrimination claims involving public employers can implicate both statutory employment protections and constitutional claims arising under federal civil rights law.

The Results

Following the court’s refusal to dismiss the case, the borough agreed to resolve the dispute.

Nochumson P.C. successfully negotiated a substantial retirement package for the client as part of the resolution of the matter.