Legal Opinion
Ayanna v. Dechert, LLP
District Court, D. Massachusetts
Decided October 17, 2012No. Civil Case No. 10-12155-NMGPublished
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM & ORDER
GORTON, District Judge.
Plaintiff Ariel Ayanna (“Ayanna”) sues defendant law firm Dechert, LLP (“Dechert”) for retaliation under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), 29 U.S.C. § 2615(a)(2) (Count I) and sex discrimination in violation of M.G.L. c. 151B, § 4(1) (“Chapter 151B”) (Count II). Currently before the Court is defendant’s motion for summary judgment and plaintiffs opposition thereto.
I. Factual Background
Ayanna, a male attorney, was an associate at Dechert from September, 2006 until his termination in December, 2008. He is married and has two children. His wife…
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