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Murphy v. Commonwealthexec. Office of the Trial Court

District Court, District of Columbia

Decided September 28, 2018No. CIVIL ACTION NO. 4:16-CV-40051-TSHPublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

TIMOTHY S. HILLMAN, DISTRICT JUDGE

John Murphy (Plaintiff) brought this action asserting various claims against several defendants. Relevant here, against the Commonwealth, Plaintiff asserts claims for discrimination in violation of Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B (Counts I and II) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") (Counts III and IV), and tort claims for termination and adverse employment action in violation of public policy (Counts V and VI). Against Stephen Abraham, Plaintiff asserts claims for aiding and abetting discrimination in violation of Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B (Count…

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