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Union Carbide Corp. v. Mayfield

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

Judge(s)
Dorsey, Rodriguez, Seerden
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
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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