Sandra Connelly v. Lane Construction Corp
- Decided
- January 11, 2016
- Docket
- 14-3792
- Status
- Published
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
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What later courts said
- holding that a prima facie case is an evidentiary standard, not a “proper measure of whether a complaint fails to state a claim” (citation omitted) — Onely v. Redner's Markets, Inc. (2022)
- recognizing that claims brought under Title VII and the PHRA “are governed by essentially the same legal standards” — Kenneth Moses v. United States Steel Corp (2025)
- holding that McDonnell Douglas analysis applies to questions regarding legitimate, non-retaliatory rationales at the summary judgment stage — Young v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (2023)
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How the opinion begins
OPINION JORDAN, Circuit Judge.
Sandra Connelly appeals the dismissal of the employment discrimination claims she brought against her former employer, Lane Construction Corporation (“Lane”). We disagree with the District Court’s assessment that Connelly failed to plead plausible claims and, accordingly, will vacate the order of dismissal and remand for further proceedings.
I. Background A. Factual History [1]
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Sandra Connelly v. Lane Construction Corp, 809 F.3d 780 (2016)Read the full opinion
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