Union Carbide Corp. v. Mayfield

Tex. App.—13th Dist.November 1, 2001No. 13-99-778-CVCited 12 times

Defendant WinUnion Carbide Corporation

Case Details

Judge(s): Dorsey, Rodriguez, Seerden
Status: Published
Procedural Posture: appeal

Related Laws

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Claim Types

DiscriminationWrongful Termination

Outcome

Union Carbide prevailed on appeal, with the court reversing the jury verdict that awarded the plaintiff damages for disability discrimination under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act, finding that the plaintiff's flat-footedness did not constitute a disability under the statute.

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