Legal Opinion
Rebecca Nichols v. Tri-National Logistics, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided January 4, 2016No. 15-1153PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MURPHY, Circuit Judge.
During 2011 and 2012 Rebecca Nichols drove a semi truck for Tri-National Logistics and RMR Driver Services (collectively “TNI”). During the period from May 25 until June 1, 2012 her fellow driver, James Paris, made unwelcome sexual advances. Then on a mandatory layover, he took away her truck keys and cell phone while continuing to proposition her. On May 25, 2012 Nichols reported his behavior to TNI and again up to June 1. After TNI terminated Nichols on June 25, 2012 citing her poor safety record, she brought this action charging TNI with discrimination on the basis of…
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