Director Tujuana McGee and her team in Atlanta, Georgia, have secured summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, on behalf of their client, a national transportation carrier. Tujuana delivered precise and strategic representation in the employment law case that involved allegations of discrimination and civil right violations.
Georgia Employment Law Case Background
In this case, the Plaintiff alleged she was constructively discharged from her employment because the carrier refused to let her go from full-time to part-time due to an alleged disability. Additionally, she alleged that her request to go part-time were denied while men employees’ requests were granted.
The Plaintiff sought $500,000 alleging she suffered discrimination on the basis of race, gender, and disability under Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. With deep legal knowledge of these federal laws, Galloway argued that the Plaintiff failed to exhaust her administrative remedies on her claims of gender discrimination, disparate treatment, retaliation and hostile work environment. Before a plaintiff may file a lawsuit pursuant to Title VII, they must first file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory employment practice.
In regards to the Plaintiff’s disability claim, Tujuana and her team argued that the Plaintiff failed to meet the definition of disability under 42 U.S.C. § 12102. The Plaintiff’s Complaint alleges that her qualified disabilities include a fractured right foot, venous thrombosis, varicose veins, and other physical impairments. Our defense was able to establish that not only did her alleged disabilities not qualify under the statute, but prior to the Plaintiff’s return to work from an extended medical leave, she completed a medical examination form and did not report a disability.
Galloway’s Employment Representation in Georgia
With expertise in employment law including Title VII and the ADA, Galloway attorneys have successfully defended cases involving single claimants and multiple claimants across our service area. Our team has partnered with employers for decades from early investigations through litigation and resolution. Workplace issues can be complex, and Galloway’s employment lawyers are adept at navigating transportation employment disputes and employer defense cases with knowledge and skill.
In addition to their advocacy, Galloway employment lawyers stay up-to-date with the latest trends in employment law. They regularly offer insight on regional and national issues that affect employers, from shifting priorities at the EEOC to the status of noncompete agreements.
Tujuana McGee partners with clients and empowers them to make the right decision to achieve their business and legal objectives, whether that involves taking a case to trial or alternative dispute resolution. Her practice focuses on litigation in transportation premise liability, and construction.
The Galloway team in Atlanta’s success in this case reflects the Firm’s strategic approach to employer defense from federal court litigation to day-to-day workplace challenges. Our attorneys deliver focused counsel steeped in deep industry understanding. For employers navigating complex claims or looking to strengthen their internal procedures, Galloway stands ready to partner and protect.
