Partial Dismissal of USDC RI Case Achieved by Royal Attorneys
August 3, 2023
Royal attorneys successfully obtained a Partial Motion to Dismiss of claims in a Title VII, Rhode Island Fair Employment Practices Act, (RIFEPA), Rhode Island Civil Rights Act (RICRA), and Rhode Island Payment of Wages Act (RIPWA) case at the United States District Court – District of Rhode Island. The Plaintiff alleged discrimination on the basis of race, color, retaliation, ethnicity, age, and a hostile workplace. The Court agreed with our arguments and dismissed Counts I and II, as they relate to ethnicity and age, from the case.
Our attorneys successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of the Defendant from the Massachusetts Appeals Court in a Wage Act and contract dispute. The Complainant alleged entitlement to a substantial variable compensation award following resignation. We demonstrated that the compensation plan made such awards discretionary and contingent on continued employment at the time of payout. The Appeals Court agreed, finding that the award did not constitute wages under the Wage Act and that the Defendant acted lawfully in denying payment. All claims were dismissed in their entirety.
Attorney Amy Royal has once again been selected as a Super Lawyer ! As published by Super Lawyers Amy B. Royal is a top-rated attorney, with her firm headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts. Providing legal representation in the New England states and New York, for a variety of different issues, Amy Royal was selected to Super Lawyers for 2014 - 2016, 2019 - 2025. Attorneys like Amy B. Royal are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.
