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Lewis v. HP/EDS, (Hewlett-Packard) Electronic Data Systems

Citation: 370 F. App'x 383Docket: No. 09-1722

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; March 19, 2010; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Paul Lewis appeals the district court's denial of relief in his employment discrimination case against HP/EDS. The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision. The case citation is Lewis v. HP/EDS, No. 2:08-cv-00628-RAJ-JEB (E.D. Va. May 29, 2009). The court opted not to hold oral arguments, determining that the existing materials sufficiently presented the facts and legal issues involved. The decision is affirmed, and it is noted that unpublished opinions do not serve as binding precedent in this circuit.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review Standard

Application: The appellate court conducted a review of the record and found no reversible error, leading to the affirmation of the district court's decision.

Reasoning: The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision.

Employment Discrimination Claims

Application: The appellate court evaluated the district court's denial of relief in an employment discrimination case brought by the appellant against the employer.

Reasoning: Paul Lewis appeals the district court's denial of relief in his employment discrimination case against HP/EDS.

Oral Argument Discretion

Application: The appellate court exercised its discretion to decide the case without oral arguments, finding the written materials sufficient to address the facts and legal issues.

Reasoning: The court opted not to hold oral arguments, determining that the existing materials sufficiently presented the facts and legal issues involved.

Precedential Value of Unpublished Opinions

Application: The court noted that unpublished opinions do not serve as binding precedent within the circuit.

Reasoning: It is noted that unpublished opinions do not serve as binding precedent in this circuit.