Legal Opinion
Abner J. Morgan, Jr. v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Dba Amtrak
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided November 8, 2000No. 99-15374PublishedCited by 82 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LAY, Circuit Judge:
Abner J. Morgan, Jr. (Morgan) filed suit against National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991. See 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. (Title VII). Morgan claims that, because of his race, he suffered discrimination and retaliation, and endured a hostile work environment. The district court granted partial summary judgment in favor of Amtrak, holding that Amtrak could not be liable for conduct occurring prior to May 3, 1994. A trial was held on the remaining allegations, and the jury returned a…
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