Tang v. State of Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs
United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
904 F. Supp. 69 (1995)
- Written by Jody Stuart, JD
Facts
Rhoda Tang (plaintiff) was employed by the Department of Elderly Affairs (DEA) (defendant). In 1987 Tang filed a charge of employment discrimination against DEA, and this claim was settled. In 1989 Tang was terminated from her employment. Subsequently, Tang filed a grievance under a collective-bargaining agreement with her union, alleging unjust termination and discrimination. In 1991 DEA and Tang’s union allegedly agreed to be bound by an arbitration decision. Under the arbitration award, DEA agreed to reinstate Tang and compensate her for lost wages. The award was confirmed by the state superior court. Later, Tang brought an action in federal district court, alleging Title VII employment discrimination and deprivation of civil rights based on her 1989 termination. Tang requested injunctive relief, attorney’s fees, and punitive damages. DEA made a motion to dismiss under the doctrine of res judicata, alleging that Tang’s claims were precluded by the prior arbitration award.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Pettine, J.)
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