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González-Bermúdez v. Abbott Laboratories P.R., Inc.

Petition for certiorari denied on October 12, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21-138 1st Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issues: (1) Whether comparator evidence can support an inference of discrimination if the plaintiff and comparators do not share the same position, duties, and supervisor; and (2) whether a jury’s disbelief of an employer’s proffered reason for an adverse employment action can sustain an inference of discrimination or retaliation.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 30 2021Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 1, 2021)
Aug 30 2021Brief of respondents Abbott Laboratories P.R. Inc., et al. in opposition filed.
Sep 15 2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/8/2021.
Sep 15 2021Reply of petitioner Luz González-Bermúdez filed. (Distributed)
Oct 12 2021Petition DENIED. Justice Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.