Maddalone v. Local 17

August Term, 1997 Argued: March 9, 1998 Peter Maddalone brought suit against defendants, the New York District Council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (""District Council"") and Local 17 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (""Local 17""), alleging that the union dismissed him from his position as shop steward and caused his employer to fire him in retaliation for Maddalone's participation in a protest demonstration. He claimed violations of the Labor Management Relations Act (""LMRA"") and the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (""LMRDA""). The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, John S. Martin Jr., Judge, dismissed his claims, and Maddalone appealed. Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded.