Result of lawsuit against University of Iowa

Jurors deadlocked over constitutional violations

Terry Wagner filed suit against the University of Iowa (earlier discussed on this blog here) for allegedly failing to hire her based on her political beliefs.  

Jurors decided that Wagner didn’t face discrimination under the First Amendment, but deadlocked on whether her constitutional rights to equal-protection were violated. A magistrate initially declared mistrial on both counts, before accepting the verdict on count one.

University lawyers say Wagner’s 14th Amendment claim should be dismissed because jurors rejected her claim of political discrimination in count one, an essential element. They say it’s not established that “political conservatives are a protected class.”

However, Wagner may have her case retried, a judge determined last week. as reported in the Daily Caller. 

In Nebraska your rights to free speech are most well protected under the First Amendment   If you are employed by a governmental entity you may be entitled to rights to due process consideration of your employment.   If you need a Nebraska Employment Attorney, call Angela Madathil at the Madathil Law Office, LLC.