A federal judge has ruled that a discrimination lawsuit against Texas A&M University-Texarkana will move forward to trial later this year, while also questioning the strength of the case.
A federal judge has ruled that a discrimination lawsuit against Texas A&M University-Texarkana will move forward to trial later this year, while also questioning the strength of the case.
Retired Army Colonel Nelson Irizarry claims the university unlawfully cut his salary by $25,000 because of his race, national origin and religion after he moved from a tenure-track professor to an instructor. The university denies the allegations, saying the pay reduction was tied to his change in position after he did not complete a required tenure review.
U.S. District Judge Robert Schroeder denied the university's request to dismiss the lawsuit but said the claims came close to being dismissed. A jury trial is scheduled to begin September 28 in federal court.
Two Men Arrested in South Lake Drive Burglary
Tough Kookie Foundation Holds Annual Breast Cancer Race and Walk
Red Flag Fire Warning Issued for Texarkana Area
Texarkana Mural Corrects Scott Joplin’s Historic Title
Texarkana, Arkansas, Moves Forward With Millwood Lake Water Sale Proposal