No. 19-8316October Term 2019Decided May 26, 2020
Troy-McKoy v. N.Y.C. Dep't of Parks & Recreation
This case involves a legal dispute between Troy-McKoy and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation that was appealed to the Supreme Court from the Court of Appeals of New York.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 26, 2020
- What it's about
This case involves a legal dispute between Troy-McKoy and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation that was appealed to the Supreme Court from the Court of Appeals of New York.
Question presented
1. Whether the Second Circuit erred in affirming the district court's grant of summary judgment on Petitioner's claims of discrimination, retaliation, and hostile work environment? 2. Whether the Second Circuit erred in its application of the "cat's paw" theory of liability?
- Case path
Court of Appeals of New York / Decision released May 26, 2020
- Area
Civil Rights
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Grounding
- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
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- Mar 30, 2026
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