Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit June 30, 2009, 08-1416 (Stephens v. Erickson)

KANNE, Circuit Judge.

Lesley Stephens, an employee of the City of Chicago, interviewed for four separate promotions between August and October 2004. The City selected another candidate to fill each position. Stephens sued

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the City, alleging that he was denied a promotion in retaliation for filing a prior lawsuit and complaining of discrimination within his department.