Federal Judge Allows Discrimination Lawsuit Against D.C. Administrative Judge to Proceed

A lawsuit alleging that a city administrative law judge in Washington D.C. discriminated against Black women has been allowed to proceed to discovery. A federal judge rejected the D.C. government’s motion to dismiss the case, which includes claims that the attorney leading the suit was paid less than her male peers. The case could now advance to the next stage, providing the plaintiff lawyer the opportunity to further substantiate her claims of discrimination and retaliation. For additional details on this unfolding case, visit Law360.