New York, NY – A federal judge has issued a mixed ruling in a workplace discrimination case brought by a former narcotics investigator against the New York State Department of Health, allowing some of the claims to move forward while dismissing others.

Background of the case

Plaintiff Chareé Carey, a former Investigative Specialist with the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE), sued the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and several supervisors, alleging sex discrimination, a hostile work environment, and retaliation. Carey joined the agency in September 2021 after two decades in federal law enforcement.

Her role at BNE involved inspections and oversight of controlled substance handling. During her year-long probationary period, she reported to Senior Investigator Danny Vazquez,

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