Case: Discrimination/Sexual Orientation (D.D.C.)

A federal district court denied the District of Columbia Housing Authority’s motion to dismiss claims of disparate treatment, hostile work environment, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the D.C. Human Rights Act brought by a gay male police officer who alleged he was terminated based on false sexual assault accusations, finding he plausibly alleged differential treatment compared to heterosexual officers and retaliation for complaining about discrimination.

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