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Patricia A. McCray v. The Stanley Works, Stanley Tool Division

Citations: 53 F.3d 328; 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 16750; 1995 WL 247357Docket: 94-1945

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; April 27, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Patricia A. McCray appealed the district court's summary judgment in favor of The Stanley Works in her Title VII action alleging retaliatory discharge and sex discrimination. McCray contended that the district court improperly limited her discovery opportunities, hindering her ability to substantiate her claims. After reviewing the arguments, record, and the magistrate's report, the Fourth Circuit found the appeal to be meritless and affirmed the district court's decision, citing its reasoning in the case McCray v. The Stanley Works, C/A No. 4:93-1690-21JI (D.S.C. June 14, 1994).

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of District Court's Judgment by Appellate Court

Application: The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's ruling based on the magistrate's report and the reasoning provided in the original case.

Reasoning: After reviewing the arguments, record, and the magistrate's report, the Fourth Circuit found the appeal to be meritless and affirmed the district court's decision, citing its reasoning in the case McCray v. The Stanley Works, C/A No. 4:93-1690-21JI (D.S.C. June 14, 1994).

Limitations on Discovery in Employment Discrimination Cases

Application: The court concluded that McCray's contention regarding limited discovery opportunities did not justify overturning the district court's decision.

Reasoning: McCray contended that the district court improperly limited her discovery opportunities, hindering her ability to substantiate her claims.

Summary Judgment in Title VII Retaliatory Discharge and Sex Discrimination Claims

Application: The Fourth Circuit upheld the district court's summary judgment in favor of The Stanley Works, finding McCray's appeal meritless.

Reasoning: Patricia A. McCray appealed the district court's summary judgment in favor of The Stanley Works in her Title VII action alleging retaliatory discharge and sex discrimination.