Legal Opinion
Charles W. Moore, (01-6372) (01-6536) v. Moses Freeman, in His Individual and Official Capacities, and the City of Chattanooga, (01-6372) (01-6536)
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided January 13, 2004No. 01-6372, 01-6536PublishedCited by 90 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
DAUGHTREY, Circuit Judge.
The defendants, Moses Freeman and the City of Chattanooga, appeal from a jury verdict awarding the plaintiff, Charles Moore, back pay and damages for emotional and mental distress, based on his claim of retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 201-219 (FLSA). The defendants claim (1) that there was insufficient evidence to support the jury’s finding that they retaliated against Moore, (2) that damages for emotional and mental distress are not recoverable under the applicable provision of the FLSA, and (3) that the verdict was excessive.…
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