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Anna Palova v. United Airelines, Inc.

Date: 06-04-2025

Case Number: 21-CV-3451

Judge: Alfred H Bennett

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Harris County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Steven Mitby

Defendant's Attorney: Stephen Roppolo, Brian Morris, Emily Harbison, and Michele Haydel Gehrke

Description:
Houston, Texas civil litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiff and Defendant in a job discrimination case.



Anna Palova claimed that United Airlines ("United”) 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”). United contends that Palova violated her collective bargaining agreement by manipulating flight assignments to benefit her and her colleagues.



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Outcome:
The district court concluded that the Railway Labor Act (“RLA”), which divests federal courts of jurisdiction over certain employer-employee disputes, applied to Palova’s claims, and granted summary judgment in United’s favor.



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About This Case

What was the outcome of Anna Palova v. United Airelines, Inc.?

The outcome was: The district court concluded that the Railway Labor Act (“RLA”), which divests federal courts of jurisdiction over certain employer-employee disputes, applied to Palova’s claims, and granted summary judgment in United’s favor. Affirmed

Which court heard Anna Palova v. United Airelines, Inc.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Harris County), TX. The presiding judge was Alfred H Bennett.

Who were the attorneys in Anna Palova v. United Airelines, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Steven Mitby. Defendant's attorney: Stephen Roppolo, Brian Morris, Emily Harbison, and Michele Haydel Gehrke.

When was Anna Palova v. United Airelines, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on June 4, 2025.