Center for Behavioral Health, Rhode Island, Inc. v. Judy L. Barros

Summary

The court affirmed the Superior Court's judgment upholding the Commission's finding that the Center for Behavioral Health unlawfully terminated Judy Barros because of her pregnancy. Applying the burden-shifting framework for intentional discrimination, the court held that Barros established a prima facie case, the employer articulated legitimate reasons, and substantial evidence supported the Commission's finding that those reasons were pretextual. The court denied the petition for certiorari and quashed the writ.