Smith v. Potter

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit FILED December 8, 2008 No. 08-20107 Charles R. Fulbruge III Summary Calendar Clerk PATRICIA SMITH Plaintiff - Appellant v. JOHN E POTTER, United States Postal Service; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS LOCAL BRANCH 283 Defendants - Appellees Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. 4:06-CV-3278 Before SMITH, STEWART, and SOUTHWICK, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM:* Patricia Smith brought an action in the district court, alleging that she was discriminated against because of her race, sex, and/or age; that her suspension and termination were inspired by a retaliatory motive; and that her constitutional rights were violated. On January 15, 2008, the district court granted summary judgment in favor of the United States Postal Service and * Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4. No. 08-20107 entered a Memorandum and Order. For the reasons stated in the district court’s well-reasoned opinion, summary judgment was proper. AFFIRMED. 2