Moreland v. Miami-Dade County.

• Position: Violation of federal laws

U.S. District Court

DISCRIMINATION

ASSOCIATION

Moreland v. Miami-Dade County, 255 F.Supp.2d 1304 (S.D.Fla. 2002). A former corrections officer sued the county in state court, asserting claims for alleged race discrimination in violation of state and federal laws, equal protection and due process violations, and state law claims for negligent race discrimination, negligent supervision of employees, and retaliation in violation of state law. The federal district court granted summary judgment in favor of the county, in part. The court held that the county offered legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for the officer's demotion. The court found that the...