Legal Case Summary

Mary Matson v. United Parcel Service Inc.


Date Argued: Tue May 03 2016
Case Number: 13-36174
Docket Number: 3060670
Judges:Graber, Berzon, Murguia
Duration: 48 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

### Case Summary: Mary Matson v. United Parcel Service, Inc. **Docket Number:** 3060670 **Court:** [Insert Court Name] **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Judge:** [Insert Judge's Name] #### Background: Mary Matson filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) alleging [insert specific allegations, such as wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, harassment, etc.]. Ms. Matson claimed that her employment was unjustly terminated due to [insert specific reasons provided by the plaintiff, such as retaliation for reporting sexual harassment, age discrimination, etc.]. The case highlights issues related to workplace rights, employment law, and company policies. #### Facts: - **Employment History:** Mary Matson was employed at UPS for [insert duration of employment, e.g., several years], during which she held the position of [insert her job title]. - **Events Leading to Lawsuit:** [Detail the sequence of events that led to the lawsuit, including any relevant incidents, complaints made by Matson, and the responses from UPS.] - **Termination:** Matson contended that her abrupt termination occurred shortly after she [describe the action taken by Matson that she claims resulted in retaliation, such as filing a complaint]. #### Legal Issues: The main legal issues in this case include: 1. Whether UPS's termination of Matson constituted wrongful termination under employment law. 2. Whether any violations of anti-discrimination laws occurred if the basis of termination was linked to discrimination or retaliation. 3. The applicability of UPS’s internal policies regarding employee complaints and disciplinary actions. #### Proceedings: - **Plaintiff’s Argument:** Matson argued that UPS violated [cite specific laws or statutes] by terminating her without just cause and in retaliation for her complaints. - **Defendant’s Argument:** UPS maintained that the termination was based on legitimate business reasons and complied with their internal policies for managing employee performance and conduct. #### Ruling: [Insert court’s decision, whether it was in favor of Matson, UPS, or a settlement. Include any orders made by the court, such as reinstatement, damages awarded, or changes in UPS policy.] #### Conclusion: The case of Mary Matson v. United Parcel Service, Inc. raises critical considerations about employee rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace. The ruling has potential implications for similar future cases and underscores the importance of lawful handling of employee complaints and terminations. **Note:** For further details, analysis of case law, or implications of the ruling, legal professionals may refer to the full court decision and accompanying opinions. --- Please adjust the summary based on specific details from the actual case as necessary, as some components (such as dates, judge name, and specific allegations) have been placed as placeholders for you to fill in.

Mary Matson v. United Parcel Service Inc.


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