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Federal Appeals Court Reverses $366M Verdict Against FedEx in Discrimination Case

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Jennifer Harris, a former FedEx employee, is not entitled to the $366 million awarded in a discrimination lawsuit, significantly reducing her compensatory damages.

FedEx workers load a Boeing 777 full of medical supplies for Ukraine on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the FedEx World Hub in Memphis. The plane will land in Warsaw, Poland, where 76 tons of medical supplies will be distributed to residents of Ukraine as well as refugees.
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Overview

  • The appeals court overturned a $366 million verdict against FedEx, where a Black district sales manager alleged retaliation for accusing her supervisor of racial discrimination.
  • Jennifer Harris was initially awarded $366.16 million, but the appeals court reduced her compensatory damages to approximately $248,619.
  • The court found FedEx made efforts to comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ruling against the awarding of punitive damages.
  • Harris' lawsuit stemmed from allegations of race discrimination and retaliation after she was fired in January 2020.
  • FedEx remains confident in its actions regarding Harris' termination, stating it acted properly.