Lewis v. North General Hospital
Darren Lewis, a pro se plaintiff, sued his former employer, North General Hospital, and his union, 1199SEIU United Health Care Workers East, alleging employment discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and defamation. Lewis claimed discrimination based on perceived religion (Muslim) and sexual harassment by his supervisor, and that his union failed in its duty of fair representation. The hospital argued his termination was due to his failure to obtain a required social worker license. The court granted summary judgment to both defendants, ruling that the hospital had legitimate grounds for termination, Lewis's discrimination claims lacked legal basis under Title VII for "perceived religion" or sexual orientation, and the union adequately represented him.