Missouri Federal Court Dismisses Race Discrimination Case Against Maryville University
A federal district court in Missouri has granted summary judgment in favor of Maryville University in a case involving allegations of race discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit was filed by a Black female former employee under 42 U.S.C. § 1981. The court ruled that the lawsuit, filed in 2025, was not timely as it exceeded the four-year statute of limitations, given that the plaintiff's employment ended in 2021. This decision effectively dismisses the claims brought against the university. 
