Court Opinion

ID: 9482819
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-05 09:01:40.267405+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T17:49:13.632719
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WELLFORD, Senior Circuit Judge,
concurring.
I concur in Judge Merritt’s opinion except as to part IVB thereof. I am in agreement with Judge Guy’s separate opinion that holds that EEOC’s decision to reconsider, even if made within ninety days, is, under appropriate circumstances, subject to judicial review. I likewise agree with Judge Guy that a district court judge retains the right to make the kind of determination which was reached in this case. I would affirm the district court’s decision on this basis as well as for the other reasons given by Judge Merritt.
Finally, I would hold that under comparable circumstances where the basis for EEOC reconsideration is a claimant’s unsubstantiated claim, not based upon newly discovered evidence, judicial review is appropriate to preclude an unwarranted extension of time, beyond the statutory scheme, in which to file a complaint.