United States Eighth Circuit

In African-American plaintiffs' action alleging racially hostile work environment claims under Title VII, summary judgment for defendants is reversed where, contrary to the ruling below: 1) the alleged harassment was objectively severe and pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment; and 2) plaintiffs came forth with sufficient evidence that defendant knew or should have known about the harassment and failed to take prompt and effective remedial measures.

Appellate Information

• Decided 08/30/2010
• Published 08/30/2010

Judges

• Michael J. Melloy

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel