20-1961·EMPLOYMENT

Dorothy Seabrook v. John Whitley

Affirmed

Status

Scheduled
Argued
Opinion Issued (current)

Question Presented

Whether plaintiff stated disparate punishment and hostile work environment claims based on racial discrimination or retaliation claim.

Argument Date

December 5, 2023

Argument Time

9:30 a.m.

Panel

Courtroom

Tweed Courtroom (Room 414-D)

Lower Court Judge

Dever

Panel

Judge Gregory

Judge Richardson

Judge Rushing

Citation

CaseDorothy Seabrook v. John Whitley, No. 20-1961 (4th Cir. Aug. 4, 2025)

PanelGregory, Richardson & Rushing, JJ.

Arguing Counsel

Dennis Friedman

per CA4 audio archive

Rudy Renfer

per CA4 audio archive

Panel That Day

3 of 4 cases argued December 5, 2023 before this panel have been decided.

Decided

20-1961· This case

Dorothy Seabrook v. John Whitley

Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Rushing

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Opinion Issued

Authored by Judge Richardson

Still Pending

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United States v. Paul Chance

Argued

Opinions

Majority
by Rushing
August 4, 2025
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Partial Concurrence/Dissent
by Gregory
August 4, 2025
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Disposition

Affirmed

August 4, 2025