Sebastien Djessouho v. IHMS (Boston), LLC, dba Taj Boston

Whether the Superior Court erred, and whether the Appeals Court erred in affirming, by treating Petitioner's jury-trial waiver as knowing and voluntary where the record reflects Petitioner’s assent to a bench trial was conditioned on the Eve appearance of a key witness (Laura Moye), and the trial court emphasized practical disadvantages of a jury trial to a self-represented, interpreter-assisted litigant before accepting the waiver.

Whether the Superior Court committed reversible error in resolving central credibility disputes against Petitioner where the defense's key witness repeatedly testified she did not recall key details of the alleged workplace incident, and where Petitioner contends the evidentiary presentation was incomplete due to the absence of key witnesses.

Whether the Superior Court and Appeals Court erred in concluding Petitioner failed to establish discrimination and retaliation under G.L. c. 15 IB where Petitioner contends the employer’s stated reasons were pretextual, including alleged irregularities in the internal transfer process and shifting characterization of the Accounts Receivable Clerk position.