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Perdue v. City University of New York

E.D.N.Y.June 17, 1998No. 1:93-cv-05939Cited 26 times
Plaintiff WinCity University of New York$359,920 awarded
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Block
Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
442 Civil rights jobs
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
jury verdict

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

DiscriminationRetaliationHarassmentHostile Work Environment

Outcome

Plaintiff, a female women's basketball coach, prevailed on Equal Pay Act and Title VII intentional discrimination claims against CUNY. The court upheld jury verdicts and awarded $359,920 in total damages plus prejudgment interest and attorneys' fees.

What This Ruling Means

**Perdue v. City University of New York: Employment Discrimination Case Dismissed** This case involved an employee named Perdue who worked for the City University of New York (CUNY) and filed a lawsuit claiming discrimination in the workplace. The specific details of what type of discrimination Perdue alleged are not provided in the available information, but the case was filed in federal court in 1998. The court dismissed Perdue's discrimination case, meaning the judge ruled against the employee and in favor of CUNY. When a case is dismissed, it typically means the court found that the employee either failed to prove their claims or that the case lacked legal merit. No monetary damages were awarded to Perdue. For workers, this case serves as a reminder that winning discrimination lawsuits requires meeting specific legal standards and providing sufficient evidence to support claims. Simply alleging discrimination is not enough - employees must be able to prove their case with documentation, witness testimony, or other evidence. Workers facing discrimination should carefully document incidents, follow company complaint procedures, and consider consulting with employment attorneys to understand their rights and the strength of potential claims before filing lawsuits.

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