Reference no: EM131706074

Question: Keller worked for the Maryland Department of Social Services. She sued both the department and the state after she was denied promotion to case worker associate III. She argued that the state had violated Title VII and Section 1983 by refusing to promote her because she was African American. The state moved for dismissal of Keller's Section 1983 count, arguing that Title VII provides a concurrent and more comprehensive remedy and, therefore, preempts Keller from coming under Section 1983. How should the court rule? See Keller v. Prince George's County Department of Social Services [616 F. Supp. 540 (D. Md. 1985)].