Horton Law Firm Blog Category: Discrimination
Punitive Damages in Employment Cases
When it comes to punitive damages in employment cases, a recent jury verdict and appeal provides some great fodder for discussion for South Carolina employees. Back in October 2021, a federal jury in North Carolina awarded a David Duvall, a white male executive, a $10... read more
Would Gina Carano’s Lawsuit Against Disney Succeed in SC?
Last week, Star Wars actor Gina Carano’s lawsuit for wrongful termination and discrimination against Disney was filed. Prior to her Forceful termination in 2021, Carano played Cara Dune in The Mandalorian show on Disney+. The lawsuit itself will play out in... read more
What is an Adverse Employment Action under Title VII?
In employment discrimination cases, one of the elements for certain discrimination and retaliation claims is that the employee suffered an “adverse employment action.” For example, if an employee makes a protected complaint and the company retaliates... read moreDo I Need A South Carolina Sexual Harassment Lawyer?
As a South Carolina sexual harassment lawyer, I regularly meet with employees in Greenville and across the Upstate who have suffered from sexual harassment and retaliation in their workplace. In 2019, in the age of #MeToo and Harvey Weinstein and all of the other... read moreEmployment Discrimination: An Overview
In South Carolina, the unfortunate reality for employees is that you can be fired for any reason at all, even without cause. Fairness is not the standard, at least not the written standard. However, there are exceptions to at-will employment, and the primary... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way we can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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