5th Circ. Backs City's Win Over Ex-Cop's Sick Leave Bias Suit

By Patrick Hoff · September 11, 2026, 5:40 PM EDT

The Fifth Circuit refused Friday to reopen a former police officer's lawsuit alleging she was demoted for complaining that men were given more leeway on medical leave, finding she couldn't overcome...

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Case Information

Case Title

Payne v. Hammond City

Case Number

25-30700

Court

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3445 Amer w/Disabilities Act-Employment

Date Filed

December 01, 2025