Delta Pushes Back
Delta denied Barr’s allegations in a February answer, disputing that he complained to HR about discrimination or retaliation. The airline also argued that portions of his claims were untimely and said compensation and termination decisions were based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business factors.
In a March filing, Delta further asserted that Barr failed to identify similarly situated employees who were paid more than him, arguing he compared himself to workers in different, higher-paying roles. The airline also said Barr’s retaliation claim failed because he did not allege complaints of bias before his termination.
Silence After the Filing
Representatives for both Barr and Delta did not immediately respond to requests for comment following the dismissal.
Barr was represented by Kirby G. Smith of The Kirby G. Smith Law Firm LLC.
Delta was represented by Lauren House Zeldin and Harry Manning Rowland III of Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC.
With the dismissal filed, the case closed not with a verdict, but with the courtroom lights quietly dimmed—ending a dispute that once promised to test the boundaries of pay equity and retaliation law.
