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Plaintiff-Side Employment Law in Mississippi · Since 2004

Case Results

Case Results

Nick Norris, P.A. represents employees in employment law matters across Mississippi. The results below reflect selected outcomes in cases involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, overtime, and related workplace disputes.

These results are provided for informational purposes only. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee any future outcome. The value of any case depends on the specific facts, the available evidence, the law that applies, the damages involved, and other case-specific circumstances.

Results in employment law matters

The matters below include jury verdicts, settlements, and judgments in employment-related cases handled on behalf of employees.

Discrimination results

$200,000 verdict for race discrimination — Albert Brown v. Mississippi Department of Health

A unanimous jury returned a verdict in favor of Mr. Brown on his race discrimination claim. He alleged that he was denied a promotion because he is Black.

$195,000 settlement with Jackson/Hinds Library System

In April 2022, Patricia Furr resolved her case against the Jackson/Hinds Library System for $195,000.

Ms. Furr alleged that she was denied due process before termination under state law. She also alleged that she was terminated because of her race and age.

Retaliation results

$425,000 jury verdict for retaliation — Brown v. Mississippi Department of Health

A unanimous jury returned a verdict in favor of Mr. Brown on his retaliation claim. He alleged that he was denied a promotion because he had previously pursued a race discrimination case against his employer.

$114,847 jury verdict for retaliation — Schaeffer v. Warren County, Mississippi

The plaintiff worked as a boat captain and alleged that he was terminated after complaining about overtime wages.

$100,000 jury verdict for sexual harassment and retaliation — Jackson-Hall v. Moss Point School District

Mrs. Tonya Jackson-Hall alleged that she was terminated from her position as principal after refusing sexual advances by the superintendent of the school district where she worked.

Harassment results

$200,000 jury verdict for racial harassment — Joseph Conner v. Illinois Central Railroad

The plaintiff alleged that he was subjected to a hostile work environment based on race.

Overtime and wage results

$1.6 million settlement for overtime — Harris, et al. v. Hinds County Sheriff’s Department

Non-managerial employees of the sheriff’s department collectively pursued overtime wage claims and resolved the matter with a $1.6 million settlement.

$1 million settlement for overtime claims — Dixon, et al. v. Hibbett Sports

Assistant managers in a nationwide collective action alleged that they were not properly paid overtime wages. The matter resolved with a $1 million settlement.

Other employment-related results

$6.4 million judgment — Rader, et al. v. Bruister, et al.

The plaintiffs pursued claims related to ERISA and alleged that retirement-plan funds had been handled improperly.

$382,000 jury verdict — Taylor-Travis v. Jackson State University

This matter involved claims for breach of contract and invasion of privacy brought by a women’s basketball coach.

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