Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
Claudette Clement Emile vs. Triumph Foods, LLC
Claudette Clement Emile sued Triumph Foods, LLC, alleging race, national origin, and disability discrimination, as well as retaliation and hostile work environment under the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA). The circuit court granted summary judgment for Triumph on all counts. The appellate court reversed the summary judgment as to the discrimination and retaliation claims (Counts I-IV), finding genuine issues of material fact regarding adverse employment actions, pretext, and hostile work environment. The case was remanded for further proceedings consistent with the opinion.