Transwoman continues quest for trial
Attorneys for transwoman Janis Stacy filed a 31-page brief this week, refuting assertions by her former employer that her dismissal wasn’t motivated by discrimination.
In 2010, Stacy sued LSI Corp. in federal court, claiming she was terminated from her engineering position because of her gender, gender identity and disability.
Stacy worked at the Allentown electronics firm for about 10 years prior to her termination in 2008.
In September, U.S. District Judge Eduardo C. Robreno dismissed Stacy’s lawsuit, citing insufficient evidence that LSI committed unlawful discrimination when terminating Stacy.
But Stacy is appealing Robreno’s ruling to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, contending that a jury should decide the matter.
Stacy’s March 11 rebuttal brief emphasizes she was targeted for discriminatory reasons.
Her lawyers also contend her job skills were “deliberately rated less than she deserved” in order to mask the discrimination.
In a prior defense brief, LSI contended Stacy was terminated due to an “adverse economy” and because Stacy lacked the requisite skills to help move the company forward.
Stacy’s attorneys have requested an opportunity for oral arguments before a three-judge panel.
Stacy is seeking an undisclosed amount in compensatory and punitive damages.
— Tim Cwiek
Temple to host marriage panel
Temple University’s LGBTQ Alumni Society will host a panel discussion this week on marriage equality.
The free event, which is open to the public, will be held from 6-8 p.m. March 20 at 1810 Liacouras Walk.
The discussion will include panelists Temple Beasley School of Law alum Angela Giampolo, Temple faculty member Aishah Simmons and Equality Pennsylvania executive director Ted Martin.
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/2col.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=4541&cid=6337&ecid=6337&crid=0&calpgid=3661&calcid=5324.
— Jen Colletta