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PRIMAS v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

No. 12-7078.

719 F.3d 693 (2013)

Evelyn PRIMAS, Appellant v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of Police, in both her Official and Individual Capacities, Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided June 21, 2013.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leslie Deak argued the cause for appellant. With her on the briefs was Ted J. Williams.

Stacy L. Anderson , Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, argued the cause for appellees. With her on the brief were Irvin B. Nathan , Attorney General, Todd S. Kim , Solicitor General, and Donna M. Murasky , Deputy Solicitor General.

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge TATEL.

TATEL, Circuit Judge:

Evelyn Primas, an African-American woman, served for years as a Commander in the District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department ("MPD"). But soon after taking office, Chief of Police Cathy Lanier, allegedly in connection with a Department-wide reorganization, informed Primas that, though her responsibilities would remain the same, she would be demoted two ranks. When Primas opted to retire instead of accepting the demotion, Lanier hired...

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