Jenkins v. Housing Court Department, et al

  1. January 04, 2022

    Fired Court Officer Can't Get Full 1st Circ. To Review Bias Suit

    The First Circuit on Tuesday said it would not take another look at a racial discrimination complaint filed by a former Massachusetts Housing Court employee, affirming a determination that the worker was fired for insubordination after repeated warnings.

  2. October 19, 2021

    1st Circ. Affirms Boston Housing Court's Firing Of Officer

    The First Circuit has upheld a win for the Massachusetts Housing Court, finding that it fired an officer because he repeatedly failed to file complaints through the proper channels, rejecting his claims that he had been the target of race-based discrimination.