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POLLARD v. E. I. du PONT de NEMOURS & CO.

No. 00-763.

532 U.S. 843 (2001)

121 S.Ct. 1946

150 L.Ed.2d 62

POLLARD v. E. I. du PONT de NEMOURS & CO.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 4, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kathleen L. Caldwell argued the cause for petitioner. With her on the briefs was Eric Schnapper.

Matthew D. Roberts argued the cause for the United States et al. as amici curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Acting Solicitor General Underwood, Acting Assistant Attorney General Yeomans, Austin C. Schlick, Dennis J. Dimsey, Jennifer Levin, Gwendolyn Young Reams, Phillip B. Sklover, Carolyn L. Wheeler, and Caren I. Friedman.

Raymond Michael Ripple argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Donna L. Goodman.*

Thomas, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which all other Members joined, except O'Connor, J., who took no part in the consideration or decision of the case.

Justice Thomas, delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case presents the question whether a front pay award is an element of compensatory damages under the Civil Rights Act of 1991. We conclude that it is not.

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Petitioner Sharon Pollard sued her former employer, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), alleging that she had been subjected to a hostile work environment based on her sex, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...

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