We represent appellant Anna Palova in her claims that United Airlines unlawfully terminated her on the basis of her age, in violation of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (“TCHRA”). The appeal relates to the Railway Labor Act (“RLA”), which divests federal courts of jurisdiction over certain employer-employee disputes and is often used as a legal loophole to block access to a jury trial. The district court granted summary judgment in United’s favor. We appealed confirming that our client’s rights under ADEA have merit and proving inappropriate behavior by a supervisor who terminated our client. The Fifth Circuit unanimously ruled to reverse the district court. The case is ongoing.
4-20136 Palova v. United Airlines Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:21-CV-3451
