Musso v. University of Minnesota

FAGG, Circuit Judge.

In 1980, the University of Minnesota entered into a consent decree (the Rajender decree) governing sex discrimination claims brought by female academic employees. Sandra Y. Musso filed suit under the decree, contending the University first demoted her and then refused to renew her contract as Director of Sports Facilities because of Mus-so’s sex. Later, the district court 'permitted Musso to add a claim of retaliatory firing that arose after the Rajender decree had expired. The University appeals the district court’s finding of unlawful retaliation, and Musso cross-appeals…