Chaib v. Geo Group, Inc.

Chaib worked for GEO Group, a private company that managed an Indiana correctional facility. In 2011-2012, Chaib filed several complaints of racism and workplace harassment with the human resources department and her supervisor. She was injured at work in March 2012, when a remotely-operated metal gate hit her head. Chaib suffered a concussion, GEO Group became suspicious that Chaib was malingering, had an investigator videotape her in public places, and sent the videos to a neurologist whom Chaib was scheduled to visit, ahead of the appointment and without Chaib’s knowledge. The neurologist opined to GEO Group that Chaib was likely malingering. Chaib returned to work after six weeks. She was ultimately fired for “unbecoming conduct” because she improperly extended her medical leave. Chaib sued under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. 2000e., and 42 U.S.C. 1981, alleging discrimination on the basis of sex, race, and national origin, and retaliation for her reports of workplace discrimination. Chaib also alleged, under Indiana law, that GEO Group had retaliated against her for filing a workers’ compensation claim. The Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of GEO. Chaib did not present sufficient evidence for a reasonable jury to find that GEO Group terminated Chaib for discriminatory reasons View "Chaib v. Geo Group, Inc." on Justia Law