Black v. Waters

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Case overview

Case Number:

5:25-cv-00350

Court:

North Carolina Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Jobs

Judge:

Terrence W. Boyle

  1. October 27, 2025

    NC District Attorney Pans Race Bias Lawsuit As 'Inflammatory'

    A Black assistant district attorney's race bias lawsuit accusing her boss of discriminating against her should be tossed as the assistant DA failed to show she was an "employee" under Title VII, nor did she allege enough to underpin her retaliation claims, a North Carolina federal court was told.

  2. June 23, 2025

    Assistant DA Says Race Bias Led To Pay, Treatment Disparity

    An assistant district attorney alleged in North Carolina federal court that her boss, District Attorney Michael Waters, discriminated against her and other Black employees by treating them unfairly and paying them less than white colleagues.