In Thompson v. North American Stainless LP, the U.S. Supreme Court recognized, for the first time, a cause of action for “third-party retaliation” under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Fiancé Fired

Eric Thompson and Miriam Regalado were both employees of North American Stainless, and were engaged to be married. NAS was aware of their relationship and their wedding plans.