Case SUMMARY

October 29, 2018
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Jane Doe v. D.C. Superior Court

Our client worked for D.C. Superior Court. The court terminated her employment based on an alleged complaint by a former co-worker. We successfully convinced a Hearing Officer to reinstate our client and award her back pay.

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