Jury finds Nike discriminated against former employee due to her gender
A jury has found Nike liable for gender discrimination in a lawsuit brought by a former employee.
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A jury reached a verdict in a sex discrimination trial involving Nike and a former employee, Heather Hender. The legal proceedings concluded following a case that spanned eight years.
According to coverage from Oregon Public Broadcasting, OregonLive.com, KGW, and The Business Journals, the jury found the company liable for discriminating against the plaintiff based on her gender. Reports indicate that the jury ordered the payment of at least $7.5 million in damages, with The Business Journals noting a $15 million win for the plaintiff.
Details regarding potential appeals or subsequent legal steps by either party have not been specified in current reporting. The duration of the trial remains the primary context for the case's long-term progression.
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Coverage (9)
- Nike Owes Ex-Worker $15M For Pay Bias, Jury Says Law360 · 44d ago
- Opening statements in Nike sex discrimination suit begin Yahoo · 44d ago
- Nike discrimination suit closing arguments: What you need to know KGW · 44d ago
- Jury finds Nike discriminated against engineer due to her gender KPTV · 44d ago
- Heather Hender on her $15M win in Nike discrimination lawsuit The Business Journals · 44d ago
- Jury begins deliberation in Nike discrimination trial 8 years in the making Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · 44d ago broke it first
- Jury orders Nike to pay at least $7.5 million in damages in sex discrimination case OregonLive.com · 44d ago
- Jury finds Nike liable in sex discrimination suit by former employee KGW · 44d ago
- Jury finds Nike discriminated against former employee due to her gender Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · 44d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Who is the plaintiff in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit was brought by former Nike employee Heather Hender.
What was the jury's verdict?
The jury found Nike liable for discriminating against the former employee due to her gender.
What damages were awarded?
Reports state the jury ordered Nike to pay at least $7.5 million in damages, with some coverage citing a total of $15 million.
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