Legal Opinion
Henry Brown v. East Mississippi Electric Power Association
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided June 4, 1993No. 91-7245PublishedCited by 176 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
POLITZ, Chief Judge:
Henry Brown appeals an adverse judgment in his race discrimination suit against his employer, East Mississippi Electric Power Association (EMEPA). For the reasons assigned we reverse and render on liability and remand for consideration of remedy.
Background
After 20 years employment with EME-PA, Brown became the company’s first African-American serviceman. Within a year he was given the option of returning to the line crew or dismissal. EMEPA contends that he resigned; Brown maintains that he was fired. EMEPA claims the adverse action was prompted by customer complaints;…
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