reversing a Section 1981 emotional distress award for $15,000 based on the lack of evidence to support such an award
Summary of this case from Patterson v. P.H.P. Healthcare Corp.No. 87-1932.
June 26, 1989.
C.A. 3d Civ. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 840 F. 2d 1108.
reversing a Section 1981 emotional distress award for $15,000 based on the lack of evidence to support such an award
Summary of this case from Patterson v. P.H.P. Healthcare Corp.setting aside jury award of $15,000 in damages for emotional distress where plaintiff failed to present any evidence of emotional distress, such as sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, humiliation, etc.
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Summary of this case from Rural West Tennessee African-American Affairs Council, Inc. v. McWherterFull title:PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC CO. v. GUNBY
Court:U.S.
Date published: Jun 26, 1989
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