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Murray Law Firm Cases
Here at MLF, we are fighting for equal rights from Booneville to Bay St. Louis and from Ripley to Robinsonville. MLF is state-wide law firm geared to protecting Mississippi workers from unlawful discrimination in the workplace and Mississippi citizens from government officials who use their powers to violate civil rights. If you believe you have an employment and / or civil rights case, please contact the Murray Law Firm. Below is just a sampling of the cases handled by MLF:
Bryant v. City of Ripley, Mississippi, et al.
It was a normal day at school for Bryant until a Ripley police officer came into his class, carried him to the vice principal's office to be interrogated without ever notifying his parents or making an attorney available. Another student who was photographed vandalizing non-school property after school hours falsely implicated Bryant. Even more troublesome, Bryant was handcuffed and walked out of the school in front of his peers. He was then interrogated further, without a parent or attorney, at the Ripley Police Department. Bryant has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of his Fourth Amendment rights. he has also filed a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order.
Childress v. Tate County School District, et al
This case challenges the constitutionality of corporal punishment. It specifically alleges corporal punishment is applied in a discriminatory fashion favoring the striking of male students over female students. There are a number of additional claims associated with this case. MLF has partnered with the Harrison Law Office in defending Childress’ rights and W. Brent McBride, of the McBride Law Firm, is co-counsel on this case. Click the links below to view the relevant legal documents.
Clayton v. Tate County School District, et al
This case, just like Childress v. Tate County School District, challenges the constitutionality of corporal punishment. It specifically alleges corporal punishment is applied in a discriminatory fashion favoring the striking of male students over female students. There are a number of additional claims associated with this case, as the Plaintiff suffered severe injuries after he was paddled by the Tate County School District. MLF has partnered with the law offices of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC, in defending Clayton's rights. Click the links below to view the relevant legal documents.
Cox v. Factory Connection, LLC.
Plaintiff Laura Cox loved her job at Factory Connection. She dedicated fifteen (15) years of her life to the store and her hard work was rewarded with awards and promotions. Ms. Cox's career abruptly ended when she was unlawfully terminated under questionable circumstances. Ms. Cox is a fighter and decided not to take the injustice. She filed a federal lawsuit claiming her termination was the result of unlawful race discrimination.
Jones v. Tyson Foods, Inc., et al
Plaintiff Marvin Jones filed a civil lawsuit alleging he contracted tuberculosis while fulfilling the terms of his restitution at a Tyson chicken processing plant. He further alleged that the chicken plant and restitution center conspired to violate his civil rights. Motions to dismiss were filed by all Defendants and Mr. Jones is awaiting a decision from the Court. MLF has partnered with the Harrison Law Office in defending Mr. Jones’ rights. Click the links below to view the relevant legal documents.
Moreland v. Marietta Wood Supply, Inc.
Plaintiff James Moreland was a truck driver with over three (3) decades of experience. He did his job without incident and never received a written reprimand while he was faithfully employed by Marietta. Things changed when Moreland refused to drive a work truck that sported a jumbo "Jesus Saves" decal. Moreland, a Christian, sincerely believes it is inappropriate to showboat your faith. After he asked for the decal to be removed, he was fired. Click the links below for the relevant legal documents.
Wigginton v. Washington County Sheriff's Department, et al.
Wigginton was a sheriff's deputy with a long history of law enforcement excellence. He worked hard to keep the citizens of Washington County safe and his reward was a pink slip. Wigginton understood that we are a nation of laws and filed suit in federal court claiming that his termination was the result of unlawful reverse-race discrimination. Wigginton is white and the current sheriff is black.
Ward v. CLC of Pascagoula, LLC.
As a LPN, Plaintiff Renata Ward's career is about helping people and while she was employed at the Plaza Community Living Center helping people is what she did. Ms. Ward's employment was derailed when Hurricane Issac struck the Gulf Coast last year. With the Hurricane hammering the coast, Ms. Ward, who has small children and an elderly mother to tend to, could not make it to work. She was not the only employee who could not make it to work, but she was one for the few fired. Ms. Cox filed a lawsuit claiming her termination was the product of unlawful race discrimination.
Bryant v. City of Ripley, Mississippi, et al.
It was a normal day at school for Bryant until a Ripley police officer came into his class, carried him to the vice principal's office to be interrogated without ever notifying his parents or making an attorney available. Another student who was photographed vandalizing non-school property after school hours falsely implicated Bryant. Even more troublesome, Bryant was handcuffed and walked out of the school in front of his peers. He was then interrogated further, without a parent or attorney, at the Ripley Police Department. Bryant has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of his Fourth Amendment rights. he has also filed a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order.
- Complaint
- Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
- Memorandum of Law Supporting Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
- Motion to Reconsider Ruling on Temporary Restraining Order
- Memorandum of Law Supporting Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
Childress v. Tate County School District, et al
This case challenges the constitutionality of corporal punishment. It specifically alleges corporal punishment is applied in a discriminatory fashion favoring the striking of male students over female students. There are a number of additional claims associated with this case. MLF has partnered with the Harrison Law Office in defending Childress’ rights and W. Brent McBride, of the McBride Law Firm, is co-counsel on this case. Click the links below to view the relevant legal documents.
- Complaint
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction
- Memorandum of Law Supporting Motion for Preliminary Injunction
- District Court’s decision (preliminary injunction)
- 5th Circuit Appeals Brief
- 5th Circuit Decision
- Response to Motion to Dismiss
- Memorandum of Law Opposing Motion to Dismiss
- District Court decision (motion to dismiss)
Clayton v. Tate County School District, et al
This case, just like Childress v. Tate County School District, challenges the constitutionality of corporal punishment. It specifically alleges corporal punishment is applied in a discriminatory fashion favoring the striking of male students over female students. There are a number of additional claims associated with this case, as the Plaintiff suffered severe injuries after he was paddled by the Tate County School District. MLF has partnered with the law offices of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC, in defending Clayton's rights. Click the links below to view the relevant legal documents.
Cox v. Factory Connection, LLC.
Plaintiff Laura Cox loved her job at Factory Connection. She dedicated fifteen (15) years of her life to the store and her hard work was rewarded with awards and promotions. Ms. Cox's career abruptly ended when she was unlawfully terminated under questionable circumstances. Ms. Cox is a fighter and decided not to take the injustice. She filed a federal lawsuit claiming her termination was the result of unlawful race discrimination.
Jones v. Tyson Foods, Inc., et al
Plaintiff Marvin Jones filed a civil lawsuit alleging he contracted tuberculosis while fulfilling the terms of his restitution at a Tyson chicken processing plant. He further alleged that the chicken plant and restitution center conspired to violate his civil rights. Motions to dismiss were filed by all Defendants and Mr. Jones is awaiting a decision from the Court. MLF has partnered with the Harrison Law Office in defending Mr. Jones’ rights. Click the links below to view the relevant legal documents.
- First Amended Complaint
- Response to Defendant Tyson Food’s Motion to Dismiss
- Memorandum of Law Opposing Defendant Tyson’s Motion to Dismiss
- Response to Defendant Haley Barbour’s Motion to Dismiss
- Memorandum of Law Opposing Defendant Barbour’s Motion to Dismiss
- Response to Defendant Christopher Epps’ Motion to Dismiss
- Memorandum of Law Opposing Epps’ Motion to Dismiss
- Response to Defendants Lee McTeer & Jonathan Bradley’s Motion to Dismiss
- Memorandum of Law Opposing McTeer/Bradley’s Motion to Dismiss
Moreland v. Marietta Wood Supply, Inc.
Plaintiff James Moreland was a truck driver with over three (3) decades of experience. He did his job without incident and never received a written reprimand while he was faithfully employed by Marietta. Things changed when Moreland refused to drive a work truck that sported a jumbo "Jesus Saves" decal. Moreland, a Christian, sincerely believes it is inappropriate to showboat your faith. After he asked for the decal to be removed, he was fired. Click the links below for the relevant legal documents.
Wigginton v. Washington County Sheriff's Department, et al.
Wigginton was a sheriff's deputy with a long history of law enforcement excellence. He worked hard to keep the citizens of Washington County safe and his reward was a pink slip. Wigginton understood that we are a nation of laws and filed suit in federal court claiming that his termination was the result of unlawful reverse-race discrimination. Wigginton is white and the current sheriff is black.
- Complaint
- Defendant's Memorandum in Support of Summary Judgment
- Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to Summary Judgment
- Defendant's Reply Brief in Support of Summary Judgment
Ward v. CLC of Pascagoula, LLC.
As a LPN, Plaintiff Renata Ward's career is about helping people and while she was employed at the Plaza Community Living Center helping people is what she did. Ms. Ward's employment was derailed when Hurricane Issac struck the Gulf Coast last year. With the Hurricane hammering the coast, Ms. Ward, who has small children and an elderly mother to tend to, could not make it to work. She was not the only employee who could not make it to work, but she was one for the few fired. Ms. Cox filed a lawsuit claiming her termination was the product of unlawful race discrimination.
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