Cornwell v. Microsoft Corp.

Washington Supreme Court

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Merits Stage

Washington Supreme Court allows retaliation claim to stand based on a mere suspicion that decision maker knew about protected activity

November 29, 2018

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U.S. Chamber files amicus brief in Washington Supreme Court regarding the requirements to state a retaliation claim under the Washington Law Against Discrimination

May 1, 2018

Click here to view the Chamber’s amicus brief.

Timothy J. O’Connell of Stoel Rives LLP served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center.

Case Documents

Opinion -- Cornwall v. Microsoft Corp. (Washington Court of Appeals).pdf

Petition for Review -- Cornwall v. Microsoft Corp. (Washington Supreme Court).pdf

Answer to Petition for Review -- Cornwall v. Microsoft Corp. (Washington Supreme Court).pdf

U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Cornwell v. Microsoft (Washington Supreme Court) .pdf

Opinion -- Cornwell v. Microsoft Corp. (Washington Supreme Court).pdf