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Yvonne E. Vance v. Union Planters Corp., Union Planters Bank, N.A.

5th CircuitJanuary 10, 2002No. 01-60216Cited 29 times
Plaintiff WinUnion Planters Bank, N.A.$100,000 awarded
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Jones, Demoss, Feldman
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Discrimination

Outcome

Plaintiff Yvonne Vance prevailed on her gender discrimination claim under Title VII. The jury awarded damages which were ultimately reduced to $100,000 in compensatory and punitive damages combined due to the applicable statutory cap based on the relevant employer's size.

What This Ruling Means

**Vance v. Union Planters Corp. - Employment Dispute** This case involved Yvonne Vance, an employee who filed an employment-related lawsuit against Union Planters Corporation and Union Planters Bank. While the specific details of her workplace dispute are not available from the court records provided, the case was heard by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2002. Unfortunately, the outcome of this case is not specified in the available information, and no damages were reported. The case dealt with employment law matters, but the exact nature of Vance's claims against her employer remains unclear from the limited court documentation. **What This Means for Workers:** Without knowing the specific outcome or details of this case, it's difficult to draw concrete lessons for workers. However, the case demonstrates that employees have the right to pursue legal action against their employers when they believe their workplace rights have been violated. Workers should know that employment disputes can be appealed to higher courts, as happened here with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. If facing workplace issues, employees should document problems carefully and consult with employment attorneys to understand their rights and options.

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