Legal Opinion

Pamela J. Lowe and Janet L. Swanton, Cross-Appellants v. Southmark Corporation and Southmark Commercial Management, Inc., Cross-Appellees

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided August 25, 1993No. 92-2156PublishedCited by 20 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

DeMOSS, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiffs, Pamela J. Lowe and Janet I. Swanton, filed this lawsuit on May 4, 1988 in federal district court against their employer, Southmark Corporation and Southmark Commercial Management, Inc. (“Southmark”). The facts surrounding the case are elaborate, and the procedural history intricate. Among other things, plaintiffs alleged that Southmark, a commercial real estate firm, 'violated provisions of the Equal Pay Act, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d), by paying its female leasing representatives lower wages and benefits than its male employees engaged in similar work. Additionally,…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. The Boeing Company v. Daniel C. ShipmanCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1969
  2. Rush Pettway, Etc. v. American Cast Iron Pipe Company, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, IntervenorCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1974
  3. Maria Mireles, Cross-Appellees v. Frio Foods, Inc., Cross-AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1990
  4. Guthrie v. J.C. Penney Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986
  5. Robert G. Lecompte, Cross-Appellees v. Chrysler Credit Corporation, Cross-AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986

3Cited by20 opinions

  1. Miller v. Paradise of Port Richey, Inc.District Court, M.D. Florida · 1999
  2. Bobby L. Braswell v. City of El Dorado ArkansasCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1999
  3. King v. University Healthcare System L.C.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 2011
  4. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company v. Canal Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1999
  5. Altenhofen v. Fabricor, Inc.Missouri Court of Appeals · 2002

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