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Supreme Court allows religious discrimination lawsuit against United Airlines to proceed

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The U.S. Supreme Court denied United Airlines' writ of certiorari in the class action lawsuit, Sambrano v. United Airlines. This decision allows the lawsuit, which concerns religious discrimination related to United Airlines' COVID-19 vaccine mandate, to proceed to a jury trial. The Supreme Court's order upheld a previous ruling that allows airline employees to pursue accountability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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The ruling reinforces the ability of airline employees to collectively pursue claims against United Airlines. This legal outcome means the class action lawsuit is moving forward, potentially exposing United Airlines to significant financial damages.

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Who's involved

  • United AirlinesThe airline subject to the class action lawsuit regarding its vaccine mandate policy.
  • Scott KirbyThe CEO of United Airlines.

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