Anderson v. City of Bessemer
Jon Wallas represented Ms. Anderson, who was passed over for the position of Director of Recreational Facilities and Programs of Bessemer City, North Carolina in favor of a man with less experience and qualifications. Wallas brought suit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act claiming that Ms. Anderson had been denied the position on account of her sex. The district court found sex discrimination but was reversed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the appellate court and reinstated the district court’s vindication of Ms. Anderson’s claim.