Defendant's Attorney: Knoxville, Tennessee civil rights violation claim defense lawyer represented the Defendant.

Description: Knoxville, Tennessee civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an Employment Discrimination theory.

28 U.S.C. § 1331: Federal Question Jurisdiction
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This statute grants federal courts original jurisdiction over all civil actions arising under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States. This means that if your employment discrimination claim is based on a federal law, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), you may be able to file your lawsuit in federal court.

Employment Discrimination Laws
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

There are several federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on:

Race
Color
Religion
Sex
National origin
Disability
Age (40 or older)
Genetic information
Retaliation for exercising protected rights

If you believe you have been discriminated against in your employment, you should file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 180 days of the discriminatory act. After you have received a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC, you can then file your lawsuit in federal court.

Benefits of Filing in Federal Court

There are several potential benefits to filing your employment discrimination lawsuit in federal court, including:

More experienced judges: Federal judges are generally more experienced in handling complex civil rights cases than state judges.
Nationwide jurisdiction: Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases arising anywhere in the United States, which can be helpful if your employer is located in a different state.
Uniform standards: Federal courts apply uniform standards to employment discrimination cases, which can help to ensure that you receive a fair hearing.

Drawbacks of Filing in Federal Court

There are also some drawbacks to filing your employment discrimination lawsuit in federal court, including:

Higher filing fees: Federal courts charge higher filing fees than state courts.
Slower pace: Federal courts can be slower than state courts to get to trial.
Jury selection: Federal courts use a different jury selection process than state courts, which can make it more difficult to get a jury that is sympathetic to your case.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to file your employment discrimination lawsuit in federal court or state court is a complex one that you should make in consultation with an attorney.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Outcome: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.

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