Walker v. St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Inc.

This is an appeal from the grant of summary judgment in favor of St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in a discrimination suit brought by Respiratory Therapist Theresa Walker. Walker alleged a discriminatory demotion based on her race and gender as well as retaliation for her filing with the EEOC.

Following over a dozen complaints from seven of her team members, Walker, who is African American, was demoted from her position as a “Team Leader” in the Respiratory Therapy Department at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital. She was demoted by her manager, Harold Oglesby, who is also African American.…