State of Missouri, ex rel., Jeanette Layton Missouri Cases
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Employment Law
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Jeanette Layton filed an age discrimination complaint with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (Commission) against Mercy Health East Community (Mercy). After 180 days, Layton requested a right-to-sue letter, but the Commission denied it, claiming lack of jurisdiction. The circuit court granted Layton's petition for a writ of mandamus, ordering the Commission to issue the letter. The appellate court affirmed, holding that the Commission had a ministerial duty to issue the right-to-sue letter and terminate proceedings once 180 days passed and a request was made, regardless of a disputed jurisdictional issue concerning the employer's status.